Nagahama is the smallest distillery in Japan, put in throughout the Nagahama Roman brewery and operational since 2016. It really works with small alambic stills which might be paying homage to Arabic structure. Single malts are referred to as Nagahama however their mixing experiments are spelled backwards: Amahagan.
Aside from the correct Japanese single malt, the distillery releases World Blended whisky in addition to World Malt. It comprises a few of their very own malt distilled at Nagahama but in addition imported malts. The first launch dates again to 2018 and not too long ago they introduced the fourth version from Yamazakura Wooden (cherry tree wooden). The fifth model is kind of new, completed in sherry casks.
Amahagan Yamazakura Wooden End (47%, OB 2019)
Nostril: a juicy, fruity nostril, on orange juice, apricots and plums. Rhubarb compote. Some vanilla notes, gentle biscuits maybe. It jogs my memory of a younger Glen Elgin as an illustration. Gentle hints of cherry blossom too, I’m (nearly) certain it isn’t simply the ability of suggestion. Even whiffs of material softener seem (a few of which have quite advanced aromas today).
Mouth: the same concept of juicy fruits and brilliant floral notes. Pears and plums, with orange peels and hints of orange blossom. Vanilla custard. Hints of honey and light-weight caramel sweetness. Then additionally a delicate contact of alcohol, which could possibly be the portion of Nagahama new-make that went into this. Gentle peppery wooden.
End: medium, on candy wooden, pepper and heathery notes.
This isn’t a foul first encounter with this distillery. It’s younger, fairly tasty and contemporary, with a brilliant nostril and a fairly balanced palate. In fact nearly all of this composition consists of sourced whisky, however they’re trustworthy about it. We’re hoping to strive a few of the true Nagahama single malt sooner or later. Nonetheless obtainable from The Whisky Trade. Additionally as a 3cl pattern should you like.
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