Kanosuke 2026 Limited Edition Single Malt Japanese Whisky

The Whisky: The 2026 limited edition Single Malt is a sophisticated showcase of cask artistry, blending spirits aged in re-charred ex-shochu casks and apple-brandy-inspired finishes with a final, nuanced touch of rum-cask maturation. This expression opens with a fragrant bouquet of dried apricot, custard, and Japanese cinnamon, leading to a vibrant palate of ripe pear, white peach, and crème brûlée. Mellowed to a rich, layered complexity and punctuated by a whisper of peat smoke, it concludes with a refined finish of salted caramel and lingering oak, embodying the distillery's continued pursuit of excellence in wood management.

Flavour Profile: Radiating a golden amber glow, this expression from Kanosuke Distillery opens with an elegant nose of orange blossom, white grape, and beach vitex, balanced by the crispness of apple peel. The palate is creamy and bright, featuring vanilla and honey layered over the citrus-sweetness of yuzu paste and the warmth of apple brandy. It transitions into a refreshing finish of grapefruit and fruit skins, eventually settling into a gentle, atmospheric aftertaste of a spring sea breeze.

Production Details:

• Region: Kagoshima, Japan 
• Distillery: Kanosuke
• Owner: Komasa Jyozo Co., Ltd.
• Age: NAS
• Year Released: 2026
• ABV: 57%
• Vol: 700ml
• Cask: Rechar sochu casks, ex-bourbon casks, red wine cask