Sasakawa Single Malt Whisky 750ml Yamazakura; Japanese
| Description: | History,. Sasanokawa is Tohoku Japan's oldest sake brewery, and they began distilling whisky in 1946 - as such, the distillery boasts a long history of producing small batch craft whiskies for the local area, using the excellent quality Koriyama city water. Their original Asaka distillery located deep in the mountains was revitalized in 2016 to take over production of their ji-whisky (local Japanese Whisky). They are also famed for assisting Ichigo Akuto in the launch of Ichiro's Malt whisky line by holding on to casks from the closed Hanyu Distillery. Tasting Notes,. Nose: Soft and floral aromas of clover honey, vanilla bean, peach fuzz, rosewater and freshly picked sugar-snap peas and molasses,. Palate: Smooth flavors reminiscent of dried alfalfa hay, myoga ginger shoot, and marjoram with hints of juicy red fruit. Finish: Long and gently lingering finish tasting of black pepper and sweet vanilla bean pods. |
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| Price: | $ 79.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on October 21, 2023.
