In search of sleeping gold. Overlapping aromas, two sea breezes
The fourth in a limited series of “Artist Editions” inspired by the five elements.
The “Artist Edition” is a special series that expresses the world of whisky through the power of art, based on the theme of the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, which are deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
For this edition, we brought in artist Keiko Yuasa to depict the element of “gold” from her unique perspective.
The label expresses the delicate brushwork and serene worldview that only Ms. Yuasa can create.
Artist Edition #004“ was inspired by ”GOLD”, and a wide variety of non-peated malt-based sake was vatted using KANOSUKE’s three pot stills, the symbol of KANOSUKE.
The glossy and fruity original spirit from Spirits Still 2 (SS2) was given depth by the addition of a bourbon barrel spirit distilled three times, which is rare in Japanese distilleries.
Furthermore, the Islay casks aged in Hioki, Kagoshima, create a lingering aftertaste that is reminiscent of the overlapping sea breezes of both Islay and Hioki.
Please enjoy the overlapping aromas, flavors, and aftertaste as if you were looking for gold lying in the ground.
TASTING NOTES
Layered aromas. The glossy fruitiness is accompanied by the sea breeze of Hioki and Islay. The sweet and sour aroma of rose hips and the taste of lychee. This whisky is characterized by the aftertaste of the two sea breezes.
COLOUR
Bright gold
AROMA
Cut wood, rose hip, strawberry jam, nikki, sea breeze
PALATE
Peat (iodine), honey, salt candy, lychee, white pepper, lychee, sweet spring
FINISH
Gentle sweetness of orange marmalade, moist sea breeze-like aftertaste
Quote from Kanosuke Distillery HP
At “BAR SHINKAI”, a cup of 45ml: 4,620 yen, 30ml: 3,080 yen, and 15ml: 1,540 yen are available in small quantities.
For more information about Kanosuke Single Malt Whisky Artist Edition #004 please see this article.
For a full list of BARShinkai’s whisky menu, click here.
