Hatozaki 12 Year OldUmeshu Cask

Name: Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Japanese Whisky 70cl
SKU: HATOZAKI12UMESHU
Rating: 4.6667 (3 reviews)

Japanese WhiskyKaikyo Distillery Bottling(70CL / 46% ABV)

£77.95

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Hatozaki Small Batch 12-Year-Old Umeshu Cask Finish is a 100% hand-crafted malt whisky, a blend of premium single malts, each aged for a minimum of 12 years in American Oak casks before being married and then further finished in bespoke barrels that previously held superior Umeshu liqueur for an additional 6 months.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Delicate and floral.

Palate

It offers a balanced feel in the mouth, with an aromatic palate and floral notes.

Finish

The style is elegant and light, carrying significant depth from the malted barley.

A Word About Hatozaki

Hatozaki is a brand of Japanese blended whisky from the Kaikyo Distillery. The distillery is based in Akashi City, in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture, and the brand is named after the country’s oldest lighthouse - which stands at the nearby port.

Whiskies from the Hatozaki range are a blend of malt and grain from Japan and overseas. The expressions are noticeably light in colour and this gives an indicitation of their smooth and light profile. Despite being labelled as Japanese whisky, there’s a definite Scotch influence.

The Hatozaki Blended is the primary expression from the range. It uses a combination of sherry, bourbon and mizunara casks during maturation, resulting in a well-balanced character, with notes of cherry blossom and orchard fruit. There’s also the Pure Malt, which is made using 100% Japanese and imported malt whiskies. This has more spice and cereal notes, as well as smokey undertones.

For something a little different, try the Hatozaki 12 Year Old, which is finished in Umeshu barrels. Umeshu is a type of plum liqueur that gives this release an added depth of fruity flavour.