Kanosuke 2018 5 Year Old Single Cask #18223 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2024
700 ml / 59%
¥98,000
Kanosuke 2018 5 Year Old Single Cask #18223 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2024 is a rare, 5-year-old single malt matured in a single cask for the 2024 Whisky Matsuri. Aged in re-charred cask and bottled at cask strength, it offers spicy and woody notes. This limited edition (486 bottles) showcases the distillery’s potential for diverse flavors.
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Kanosuke 2018 5 Year Old Single Cask #18223 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2024 Bottling Note
The Kanosuke 2018 (5 years old, single cask #18223) is a limited edition bottling released for the 2024 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri. This rare single malt from the Kanosuke distillery offers an opportunity to assess the early development of their house style.
Distilled in December 2018, aged in a single re-charred cask, and bottled at cask strength 59% ABV in February 2024, it’s likely to show a pronounced influence from the wood, potentially amplifying spicy and woody characteristics. While the specifics of the distillation process remain undisclosed, Kanosuke’s use of three pot stills with different neck shapes suggests experimentation and the potential for different flavour profiles within the spirit. Given the lack of peat smoke influence, we can expect a malt-driven expression with hints of fruit or floral notes.
Only 486 bottles were produced.
Kanosuke 2018 5 Year Old Single Cask #18223 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2024 Tasting Note
Nose: This youthful Kanosuke bursts with fresh green apple and pear, accented by bubblegum sweetness. Deeper exploration reveals vanilla custard, cereal grain, and a gentle warmth with hints of cinnamon and white pepper (likely from the re-charred cask).
Palate: Surprisingly creamy for its age, the whisky mirrors the nose in its initial sweetness (green apple, pear, honey). The re-charred cask influence emerges with waves of cinnamon, clove, and ginger, creating a pleasant oaky spice that lingers alongside white pepper without overpowering the delicate fruit notes.
Finish: Medium-length finish with lingering warmth and a drying sensation. Green apple and pear fade first, giving way to spicy oak and a touch of dark chocolate bitterness. A hint of floral honey adds a touch of complexity at the very end.
Overall: This Kanosuke single cask bottling offers a fascinating look at the young distillery’s maturing spirit. Despite its youth, it exhibits surprising balance with delightful interplay between fresh fruit, creamy sweetness, and the warming influence of the re-charred cask.
Product details
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
|---|---|
| Name | Kanosuke 2018 5 Year Old Single Cask #18223 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2024 |
| Distillery/Brand | Kanosuke Distillery |
| Classification | Japanese Whisky |
| Style | Single Malt (Single Cask) |
| Region | Kagoshima, Japan |
| Age | 5 Year Old |
| Cask Type | Re-charred cask |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Alcohol | 59% ABV (Cask Strength) |
| Released | February 2024 |
| Availability | Limited Edition (486 bottles) |
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