Kanosuke, named after founder and grasp blender Yoshitsugu Komasa’s grandfather, launched in 2017 in Japan. Though some restricted editions made their strategy to the US earlier than 2024, the core whiskies — Kanosuke Japanese Single Malt Whisky (SRP $99.99), Kanosuke Hioki Japanese Pot Nonetheless Grain Whisky (SRP $109.99) and Kanosuke Double Distillery Japanese Blended Whisky (SRP $119.99) are new to the States.
What units Kanosuke aside just isn’t solely its 4 generations of distilling mellow spirits prowess (with over 140 years of household experience making shochu), however its particular locale within the Kagoshima prefecture on the island of Kyushu, bathed by wonderful sunsets and nestled amongst the dunes of certainly one of Japan’s longest sandy seashores. The nice and cozy, lush, tropical summers and funky ocean breezes create the right surroundings to shortly mature wealthy, deep and full-flavored whisky.
Kanosuke Japanese Single Malt Whisky (SRP $99.99/48% ABV) is made utilizing all three of the distillery’s (Miyake) copper pot stills and incorporates Ex-Mellowed Kozuru Casks in its ageing routine. GSN’s Remarks: Considerably smokey nostril with a darkening fragrance of deep malt and oak. Glorious entry with a lightweight sweetness and malty richness that acts because the canvas to lighter notes of caramel, sponge cake, toasted pecan and delicate black tea. Nice physique and terrific end. Effectively executed. GSN Ranking: A+
Kanosuke Hioki Japanese Pot Nonetheless Grain Whisky (SRP $109.99 / 51% ABV) is a novel Japanese whisky impressed by Irish pot nonetheless whiskey that leverages shochu making methods. GSN’s Remarks: Related frivolously smoke pushed nostril with a hearty dose of malt spirit and cask. A drier character on the tongue with a considerably prickly chew on the prime of the palate. An edging sweetness does come out to play after a number of seconds on the entrance of the mouth. Medium physique and an extended end ending with a curious saline notice. GSN Ranking: A-
Kanosuke Double Distillery Japanese Blended Whisky (SRP $119.99 / 53% ABV) is a wedding of the very best parts from Kanosuke Single Malt Whisky and Hioki Pot Nonetheless Single Grain Whisky by the grandsons of Kanosuke Komasa who now lead the Kanosuke and Hioki sister distilleries. GSN’s Remarks: Smoke on the nostril is extra aggressive than the 2 separate releases. The creosote character continues in an analogous vein to a cigar malt. A wealthy and closely candy base performs off of the smoke and creates an opulent taste bomb. A great deal of toffee, brown bread, toasted walnut, mild roast espresso bean and a few cocoa add to the panorama. Medium physique with an extra-long end. GSN Ranking: A
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