Kujira Okinawa Whisky Inari

A transcendent Okinawan whisky from Masahiro Shuzo, a revered distillery with over 138 years of mastery. Bearing the name of the rice deity 'INARI', it stands as the epitome of Okinawan craftsmanship. Made with Okinawa's local black koji, the accelerated subtropical cask maturation yields an intriguing flavor profile that echoes land, people, and mythology.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: An opulent bouquet of apples, pears, and tropical fruits interwoven with delicate spices.
• Palate: Velvety sensations of delicate oaky notes, ripe figs, toasted nuts, and luscious butterscotch.
• Finish: A lingering finish with pleasantly sweet and fruity notes, herbal hints, and a comforting woody texture.

Specifications

• ABV: 46%
• Volume: 700ml
• Style: Okinawa Single Grain
• Mash Bill: 100% Premium Indica Long Grain Rice
• Cask Maturation: Virgin White Oak
• Distillation: Stainless Pot Still
• Fermentation: Yeast, Okinawan Black Koji
• Origin: Itoman, Okinawa, Japan
• Filtration / Notes: Non Chill Filtered, Natural Color

Awards

Gold — International Spirits Challenge 2023