Kanosuke Sherry Cask Vatted Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml

Product Description:
Kanosuke Sherry Cask Vatted Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml is a richly styled limited-edition Japanese single malt that showcases the influence of carefully selected sherry-seasoned casks on Kanosuke’s signature coastal spirit. Produced at the Kanosuke Distillery in Kagoshima Prefecture, the whisky reflects the distillery’s modern interpretation of Japanese whisky-making while drawing upon more than a century of Komasa Jyozo’s distillation heritage. Matured in a combination of sherry casks and Kanosuke’s distinctive re-charred ex-shochu casks, the whisky delivers remarkable depth, texture and aromatic complexity while retaining the distillery’s elegant house style.

Located along Kagoshima’s warm maritime coastline, Kanosuke benefits from accelerated maturation conditions that encourage deep interaction between spirit and oak. The Sherry Cask Vatted expression highlights this climate influence through its concentrated fruit character, supple texture and integrated spice profile. Aromatically expressive and layered, the whisky opens with notes of dried fruit, dark caramel and polished oak before evolving into cocoa, citrus peel and baking spices. The palate balances sweetness and structure beautifully, combining sherried richness with vibrant fruit and gentle savoury undertones. Despite its intensity, the whisky maintains precision and freshness, hallmarks of the distillery’s refined spirit character. Long, warming and elegantly composed, the finish lingers with dried fruit, toasted oak and soft spice. It is a compelling modern Japanese single malt that demonstrates both innovation and restraint within the rapidly evolving world of Japanese whisky.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Rich and layered
Raisins, fig, orange peel, dark toffee and polished oak.

PALATE
– Velvety and complex
Dried fruits, milk chocolate, cinnamon spice and roasted nuts.

FINISH
– Long and warming
Lingering sherry sweetness, oak spice and gentle cocoa bitterness.

Finer Details:
Style – Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Distillery – Kanosuke Distillery
Country – Japan
Region – Kagoshima Prefecture
Bottle Size – 700ml
ABV – 48%