Kujira Ryukyu Inari Whisky Gift Boxed 700mL

Tasting Notes
Nose: Apples, pears, tropical fruits, and hints of spices.

Palate: Delicate oaks, figs, nuts, and butterscotch.

Finish: Sweet and long finish, with pleasant fruity, herbal scent and woody texture.

Cask Type: White Oak Virgin Cask

Distillery: Masahiro Distillery

Alcohol Content: 46%

Volume: 700mL

100% Craft Japanese Whisky Series. Kujira Ryuky Single Grain Whiskies are produced by Masahiro Shuzo Distillery Okinawa Japan 1883.
The KUJIRA whiskies were saccharified, fermented, and distilled with 100% Indica rice and black Koji unique to the area and then aged in oak casks to achieve a unique deep amber whisky. The Ryukyu Islands are a subtropical archipelago at the southernmost tip of Japan. Its all-year-round hot and humid climate accelerates the maturation of whisky several times faster than in a temperate climate, thus producing a fuller and rounder body that accentuates the unique aroma of the Indica rice. These unique Spirits are products of their native environment.

Kujira means “whale” in Japanese. The whale is a symbol of generosity and peace.KUJIRA Ryukyu Whisky, a new type of spirit born out of the unique climate and brewing technique of the Ryukyu Islands, will surely become a mainstay in the world of whisky. Distilled by Masahiro Shuzo, one of the oldest and largest distillery in Okinawa, Japan. KUJIRA Ryukyu Whisky INARI was distilled from 100% Indica rice, and mashing with “black Koji”, a unique koji that could only be found in Okinawa.

“INARI” means the god of rice cultivation in Japanese mythology, which reflects to the ingredient of Kujira Whisky. Vatted the top quality Ryukyu whisky from hand-picked casks for the best balance of harmonious flavors and aromas. Non-chill-filtered and non-colored.