The Cask 3 Year Old ex-Pedro Ximenez

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Kiyokawa's The Cask marks a groundbreaking debut from Japan's pioneering farm-to-bottle distillery, nestled in Nagano's mountain landscape. This ambitious venture unites locally-grown mountain barley with Italian distilling expertise, producing a bold single malt matured for three years in ex-Pedro Ximénez casks. With only 398 bottles produced worldwide, this inaugural release represents a rare milestone in Japanese whisky innovation. On the nose, rich toffee and caramelized hazelnuts mingle with roasted pecans and chocolate-coated raisins, creating a full, savory profile enhanced by umami depth and intriguing hints of meat and dried mushrooms. The palate reveals luxurious sherry sweetness layered with dark cocoa, deep caramel, and toasted walnuts, complemented by tobacco notes and oak spice. A long, warming finish lingers with dried fruits and a subtle peppery edge, showcasing the cask's influence on this young spirit.

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