Kanosuke 2018 6 Year Old Single Cask #19048 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2025

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Kanosuke 2018 6 Year Old Single Cask #19048 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2025 Bottling Note

Crafted exclusively for the Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2025, the Kanosuke 2018 6 Year Old Single Cask #19048 represents a distinct chapter in the distillery’s short but impactful history. The choice of a 2018 vintage highlights a significant point in time, as this was the very first year of distillation for the Kanosuke facility. This single cask bottling, therefore, not only celebrates the festival but also serves as a tangible snapshot of the distillery’s early spirit.

This specific whisky began its life in September 2018, distilled with a small proportion of peated malt. It was then filled into a single first-fill bourbon barrel, cask #19048, where it matured for six years. The distillery’s location on the coast of Kagoshima, with its warm and humid climate, has a profound influence on the maturation process, accelerating the interaction between the spirit and the wood. This results in a whisky that exhibits a surprising level of complexity and development for its age. The whisky was bottled at cask strength, 58% ABV, and was not chill-filtered, preserving its full character.

Only 186 bottles were released.

Kanosuke 2018 6 Year Old Single Cask #19048 Chichibu Whisky Matsuri 2025 Tasting Note

Nose: A lively bouquet of ale beer and rice husks, mingled with the tang of vitamin drinks and dried orange slices. Sweetened citrus peels add a candied brightness, balanced by cool herbal notes, damp turf, and a curious medicinal touch—band-aids, gauze, and a hint of chlorine.

Palate: Bright and zesty flavors of summer oranges and citrus peel lead the way, followed by kiwi and crisp green apple—bitten straight through the skin. A savory layer emerges with seaweed and smoked salmon, softened by floral hints of blooming heather.

Finish: Lingering notes of lemon and lime give way to lightly roasted coffee, young saplings, maple wood, and the smoky warmth of a campfire. A resinous trace of pine lingers on the tongue.

Overall: Imagine sitting beside a crackling campfire deep in the forest, the morning mist still clinging to the trees. You’re sipping a citrusy coffee and nibbling on a fruit sandwich, surrounded by the earthy scent of moss, wood smoke, and damp leaves. It’s a moment of quiet reflection—where nature’s rawness meets gentle sweetness, and every breath feels like a walk through a wild, aromatic grove.