Nagahama : Saké Cask #0137

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Saké Cask #0137 from Nagahama

Tasting

Nose
This whisky offers round and floral notes of vanilla, imparted by the Bourbon cask, balanced by fresher, herbal nuances of lemongrass and rice, characteristic of sake.

Palate
On the palate, this expression reveals the full richness of the sake cask with a dry and precise texture, contrasting with an underlying sweetness. The finish is characterized by a lingering fruitiness, where notes of currants and pear blend harmoniously with the sweetness of vanilla and white flowers, leaving a lasting, balanced impression.

An exceptional Japanese whisky from the Nagahama Distillery

Nagahama Distillery: Japanese tradition and terroir

Founded around Nagahama Castle, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi around 1577, Nagahama is located in the Shiga Prefecture on the shores of Lake Biwa. The distillery benefits from an outstanding environment with the pure water of the lake and a climate favorable for aging. Nagahama stands out for its artisanal approach and the enhancement of the local terroir in the production of its Japanese whiskies.

The Saké Cask #0137: an exceptional Single Cask

Cask No. 0137 was selected by Takashi Kiyoi, Master Blender, and Yusuke Yahisa, Master Distiller of Japan's smallest distillery, for its unique and exceptional quality. After each cask was carefully stored for seven years, the distillery today presents this Single Cask, aged for three years in a Bourbon cask and subsequently finished in a cask that contained Junmai Daiginjo sake. This vintage perfectly illustrates the art of Japanese whisky: balance, elegance, and a deep understanding of wood.