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Hinotori 5 Year Japanese Whisky
Hinotori 5 Year Japanese Whisky is a limited release from the Hekinan distillery in Aichi Prefecture, founded in 1949 and now making a comeback with small batches of whisky. Distilled from malt and grain in a pot still and aged five years in used whisky barrels, it is bottled at 43% ABV in a 700ml bottle. Hinotori, the phoenix, is a fitting name for a revived distillery.
The nose opens with an unusual, quirky oakiness that settles with time into assorted spice, vanilla and orchard fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and sweet, with oak, a sugary sweetness, a pinch of salt and mixed spice on subsequent sips. The finish is medium-long and steady, with a nutty note that lingers. It is an honest, characterful young whisky, best neat or in a highball.
Hekinan releases are small, and this bottle is a curiosity for collectors of Japanese craft whisky. Buy Hinotori 5 Year Japanese Whisky online with fast shipping right to your door.
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