Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky Limited Edition 2022 (750mL) — Cask Strength Japanese Single Malt with Rich Sherry Cask Influence
Discover one of the most collectible early releases from Kanosuke Distillery with Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky Limited Edition 2022. Produced at the coastal Kanosuke Distillery in Kagoshima, Japan, this limited-edition single malt was created from unpeated malt whiskies distilled between 2017 and 2019 using the distillery's distinctive three copper pot stills. After more than three years of maturation in several varieties of oak casks, the selected whiskies were carefully married and bottled at a powerful 59% ABV (118 Proof) cask strength.
The 2022 Limited Edition places particular emphasis on sherry cask-matured whisky, giving this expression a richer and more fruit-driven personality than Kanosuke's preceding limited releases. Layers of dried berries, plum, honey, lemon tea, coffee candy, cinnamon, mature oak, and warming spice unfold across a full-bodied palate. Its limited production, early place in Kanosuke's history, and Double Gold medal at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition make it a particularly desirable Japanese whisky for enthusiasts and collectors.
Product Details
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Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
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Producer: Kanosuke Distillery
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Expression: 2022 Limited Edition
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Region: Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan
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Bottle Size: 750mL
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Distillation Years: 2017–2019
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Maturation: 3+ Years
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Malt: Unpeated Malted Barley
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Cask Influence: Multiple Oak Cask Types with Sherry Casks as a Key Component
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Distillation: Produced Using Kanosuke's Three Distinctive Copper Pot Stills
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Bottling: Cask Strength
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ABV: 59% (118 Proof)
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Release: Limited Edition
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Award: Double Gold — 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
How to Enjoy
Best enjoyed slowly to appreciate its cask-strength complexity:
- Sip neat to experience the full intensity of its sherry-driven character
- Add several drops of water to reveal additional fruit, honey, and spice
- Serve in a Glencairn or premium Japanese whisky tasting glass
- Allow the whisky several minutes to rest before tasting
- Pair with dark chocolate, dried fruit, roasted nuts, wagashi, or rich caramel desserts
- Ideal for collectors, milestone celebrations, and comparative Japanese whisky tastings
Why You'll Love It
- Highly collectible 2022 Limited Edition from Kanosuke Distillery
- Produced from whiskies distilled during Kanosuke's formative 2017–2019 period
- Crafted entirely with unpeated malt
- Sherry casks play a central role in its rich and fruit-forward profile
- Bottled at an impressive 59% ABV cask strength
- Produced using all three of Kanosuke's uniquely configured pot stills
- Double Gold winner at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- An important early release from one of Japan's most exciting modern whisky distilleries
- Exceptional addition to a serious Japanese whisky collection
