Description
Japan
Small batch release of Fukano Japanese Whisky · Distilled from 100% rice (malted and unmalted) in a stainless-steel pot still · Matured in used oak, Manzanilla sherry, and red wine casks; non-age statement · A nose of sun-ripened raspberries, earthy rooibos tea, and a bright note of green strawberry & hyacinth ushers in a palate of allspice, lightly stewed golden plums, and a hint of thyme. Dry, evergreen forest notes transition to a finish of oxidized rose and a strong undernote of cacao and coffee with milk. · Non-chill filtered; 41.6% ABV
The label’s original artwork designed by Linh Do, who can be followed on Instagram @iamcookiedo
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Fukano Distillery has been making spirits in Japan since 1823. Seiichi Fukano is the 7th generation of his family to run the distillery, located in Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan. The Kuma River supplies water to the distillery where both malted and unmalted rice is distilled to make singular whisky that is limited in nature.