Kujira Ryukyu Whisky

$77.99
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Size750mL Proof80 (40% ABV) *Please note that the ABV of this bottle may vary
Kujira Ryukyu Whisky is a rice whisky made by aging traditional Japanese spirit awamori. The spirit was distilled from selected Indica rice fermented with the black Koji mold, and matured in virgin white oak cask for at least three years.
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About Kujira Ryukyu Whisky

Kujira Ryukyu is Shin Group’s line of whiskies produced by traditional awamori and shochu distilleries. One of these distilleries is Yaesen Shuzo, located on the island of Ishigaki, which is part of the Yaeyama Island group in the Ryukyu Islands archipelago. The distillery, founded in 1955, originally produced traditional Ryukyu awamori and pineapple liqueur.

Kujira Ryukyu Whisky was distilled from selected Indica rice that was fermented with the unique black Koji mold. The spirit is matured in virgin white oak cask, and this limited-edition expression is a blend of the 8-year Kujira Ryukyu Whisky and whisky matured for at least three years.

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About KUJIRA

The Okinawa Prefecture is a tropical archipelago that was known as the Kingdom of Ryukyu from the 15th to the 19th century. It's there that the historical Shinzato Shuzo distillery lies. Founded in 1846, it's said to be the oldest distillery in Okinawa. Traditionally, Shinzato Shuzo are masters of vintage awamori (distilled rice spirit) and plum liqueurs. Today, the distilling is spearheaded by 7th generation distiller Naoya Shinzato, a young and passionate Master Blender who is taking traditional craftsmanship to a new level.

About Japanese Whisky

Although maybe not be the first Spirit you would think of when Japan is mentioned; the Japanese make one of the best types of whisky in the world. It’s heavily influenced by scotch but with smoother and delicate notes.


The history of the Japanese whisky is not even a century old, but in this short time, the Japanese blended and single malts have taken over the world by storm and can easily go against their whisk(e)y counterparts from across the globe.


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Slightly peated oak aroma on the nose is accompanied by caramel, toffee, and a hint of dark plum. The palate is sweet, with some sour undertones, and flavors of honey and wood. The finish is long and sweet, with notes of vanilla and oak.
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