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Hakata 18 Year Sherry Cask
Single Malt
Hakata // Japan
Hakata Whisky is distilled and matured at the Hikari Distillery (est. 1912) in Fukuoka, Japan. The whisky is made with 100% barley, part of which is fermented with koji, a type of mold typically used in shochu production. Sherry casks were used for maturation with the barrels housed in traditional-style warehouse.
However, a few casks were matured in open-air warehouses with temperatures fluctuating from 95°F in the summer and 38°F in the winter. Hakata 18 Year is available in the US as of February 2023. (SRP $189.99).
Hakata Whisky is distilled and matured at the Hikari Distillery (est. 1912) in Fukuoka, Japan. The whisky is made with 100% barley, part of which is fermented with koji, a type of mold typically used in shochu production. Sherry casks were used for maturation with the barrels housed in traditional-style warehouse. However, a few casks were matured in open-air warehouses with temperatures fluctuating from 95°F in the summer and 38°F in the winter. Hakata 18 Year is available in the US as of February 2023. (SRP $189.99)
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age18 Year
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Cost
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abv42.0
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typeex-sherry casks
Tasting Notes
"The aroma leans into the dark wood notes with some cherry wood in there as well. Thoughts of a leather bound library comes to mind. The taste is moderately tannic and dry on the palate with a bitter finish which the oxidative sherry flavors dominate. More nosings brings forth the nutty, almondy aromas with a hint of dark chocolate (think Nestle's Chunky Chocolate Bar, but not sweet). Should probably just purchase an oloroso sherry instead of the whisky. "
Added by
Stephanie Moreno
Score
81