Product description
Kujira Ryukyu is a single grain whisky from Shin Group, the company established in 2012 as a distribution company with a focus on “unique” quality of Japanese liquor products.
Since then, the company expanded considerably and currently has distribution in over 40 countries and regions. Kujira is indeed “unique whisky”, distilled exclusively from Indica rice. According to Shin Group website there is more than one distillery providing whisky for the Kujira brand. Here we have Kujira Ryukyu 8 years old expression, the whisky distilled in Shinzato Shuzo and aged in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. (Kujira 5 years old American Oak Virgin Cask comprises whisky distilled in Masahiro Distillery and 20 years old Bourbon cask and 12 years old Sherry cask came from Kumesan Distillery.)
Nose: fresh and fruity, plums, nectarines, vanilla, caramel, lemon pepper, a sprig of mint, oak and faint hint of smoke.
Taste: light, raisins and sultanas, dried apricots and cherries, vanilla, brown sugar, rice pudding, milk chocolate and delicate oaky dryness.
Finish: medium long, with notes of caramel, vanilla, cherries, plums, licorice, pepper and oak.