| Rating | 95 |
| Style | Whiskey |
| Produced In | Japan |
| ABV | 58% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $199.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-11-29 |
Kanosuke First Edition 2021 Single Malt Review
Despite only being the first release from the Komasa Kanosuke distillery, this 3-year-old small batch single malt is very impressive and the producer should certainly remain on your radar. Time spent aging in re-charred American oak casks that once held rice shochu has provided the distillate with enticing aromas of apple and plum. The palate follows the nose with rich flavors of malt, oak, soil, and fresh fruit, accompanied by a lengthy finish.
Related Reads
Related Japanese Whisky Reviews
Fuji Japanese Whisky:
On top of being named after Japan’s most famous volcano, Fuji Japanese Whisky employs snowmelt water from Mt. Fuji in every stage of its ...
Mars 'The Lucky Cat May & Luna':
A blend of malt and grain whiskies, aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, new American oak, and Sakura casks, this installment of Mars’ “The ...
Nikka Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old:
It’s been a while since we’ve seen age statements on Nikka’s Yoichi line, but we’re happy to see they're making a comeback. ...
Hibiki ‘Blossom Harmony’ 2022 Limited Edition:
Hibiki Blossom Harmony, the highly-anticipated sequel to a 2021 release by Japanese whisky giant Suntory, is a blend of a ...
Featured Japanese Whisky Articles
Loved at Home, Ignored Abroad: Why European Whiskey Drinkers Aren’t Buying the Bourbon Hype:
While bourbon is everywhere in the U.S., abroad there is no mania, not even in Europe, home to the world's biggest whiskey drinkers.
The 50 Best Spirits of 2022:
Read on for VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 spirits of 2022! These are 50 of the best spirits you can buy. See them all now!
The 50 Best Spirits of 2023:
Read on for VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 spirits of 2023! These are 50 of the best spirits you can buy. See them all now!
