【New Item】Single cask tsunuki 2021 Sherry Hogshead & Bourbon barrel

Today we are pleased to announce the arrival of “Single cask tsunuki 2021 Sherry Hogshead & Bourbon barrel” newly released from Honbo Brewery and Mars Tsunuki Distillery.
Released as “Tsunuki Distillery 2021 Limited Bottle”.This bottle was originally scheduled to be unveiled at the Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2021 scheduled to be held in November 2021. This is the fifth limited edition bottle. This is the first single cask using the original distilled in the second season of Tsunuki distillery’s operation (distilled in 2018).

1,Single cask tsunuki 2021 Sherry Hogshead

Feature

Aged in sherry casks with medium peat (20ppm)

The sweetness of chocolate, butter, and raisins from the sherry casks, spicy and herbaceous astringency, and a good amount of smokiness make it addictive. It can be enjoyed with a little water or soda.

Tasting Notes

Flavor チョコレート、クッキー、ベリー
Taste スパイシー、レーズン、燻製
Aftertaste ハーブ、草原、スモーキーな余韻

Product Specifications

Alcohol content 60%
Liquor categories シングルモルトウィスキー
Cask type シェリー樽
Volume and quantity 500ml
No. of products sold 限定438本
Date of release 2021年11月15日
BAR Shinkai Offer price one glass costs 45ml: 3,300yen, 30ml: 2,200yen, 15ml: 1,100yen

2,Single Cask Tsunuki 2021 Bourbon Barrel

Feature

Lingering oak aroma and sweetness characteristic of bourbon barrels

Complex flavor from bourbon barrel aging. It has a slight sweetness of vanilla and cream with a slight melon-like fruity note. The oakiness of the bourbon barrels also comes through honestly, giving the impression of a strong lingering finish.

Tasting Notes

Flavor Vanilla, cream and melon.
Taste Butter, nuts, dried fruits
Aftertaste Oily and moderately woody taste lasts.

Product Specifications

Alcohol content 61%
Liquor categories Single Malt Whisky
Cask type Bourbon cask
Volume and quantity 500ml
No. of products sold Limited edition of 305 bottle
Date of release Nov. 15, 2021
BAR Shinkai Offer price one glass costs 45ml: 3,300yen, 30ml: 2,200yen, 15ml: 1,100yen

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