REGION   Kyoto, Japan

BASE   100% malted barley

STYLE   Japanese malt whisky

AGING   Bourbon and sherry casks

ABV   43%

SERVE   Neat or with a splash of water, room temperature

A Japanese malt whisky from Kyoto Shuzo's Kyoto Miyako Distillery, made only from malted barley and matured in bourbon and sherry casks. Each 700 ml bottle is dressed in a handwoven red Nishijin-ori obi.

Tasting notes

Layers of honeyed fruit, toasted oak and subtle spice on the nose. Round and smooth, with apricot, vanilla, a light pepper note, soft tannins and dried citrus zest.