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Nagahama Distillery founded in 2016 is the smallest distillery in Japan, so their own whisky is not reserved sufficiently yet. Therefore they have been importing whisky from Scotland, where their master blender thoroughly studied about whisky production before the distillery’s foundation. The master blender selected whisky carefully, visiting various distilleries in Scotland. He blended and matured the whisky at Nagahama Distillery.

Nagahama Distillery is located on the side of Lake Biwa which is the largest lake in Japan and called “Mother Lake” . It is said to be very suitable for maturing whisky because amount of the lake’ s water moderates the surrounding climate. The letters of “Roman “ on the bottle mean romance in English. We can say that a new adventure of Nagahama Distillery has begun with the selected whisky in the suitable land.

〜Tasting Notes〜

Aroma: In a balance of gorgeous vanilla aroma and gentle barrel aroma, fruity sweet aroma is powerful and rich. Aroma Ester reminiscent of fresh green apples spreads over the glass over time.

Taste: Spreading malt sweetness, freshness reminiscent of freshly cut apples. The finish has a bitter and spicy taste that tightens the whole. Complex but soft, dry finish is pleasant

Color: Light amber

Non Chill-filtered.

Distillery: Nagahama Distillery

Alcohol Content: 47%

Volume: 700ml

AWARD: 

2021 SAN FRANCISCO  WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION – GOLD AWARD

Masahiro Distillery was founded in 1883 by Shobun Higa, whose father Shozoku Higa was the Master Chef for the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom. With the help of Shozoku Higa’s reputation and connections, the distillery was awarded the license to make the traditional Okinawan spirit ‘awamori’ and has since established itself as one of the oldest and largest distilleries in Okinawa. Shozoku’s passion for cuisine can be found alive and well today in Masahiro Distillery’s company philosophy for producing only the best liquors.

Enhancing tradition with modern business philosophy, Masahiro Distillery is the first Okinawan distillery to be certified for ISO 9001 (the international standard for a quality management system), while its scenic environs have attracted tourists and spirit enthusiasts alike.  In 2018, the eighth-generation owner Masayasu Higa successfully launched Okinawa Gin, their first foray into craft whisky and the start of their ambition to become one of the top global producers of premium whisky.

Masahiro Pure Malt Whisky blends a Pure Malt aged in sherry and oak cases for more than three years and Jack Daniel’s first fill bourbon barrel aged for at least half a year. Okinawa’s humid and warm subtropical climate and the Pacific Ocean breeze help accelerate the cask maturation, creating a rich and balanced flavor with hints of tropical fruit.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Aromas of citrus, pineapple, banana, and other tropical fruit, with a mellow sweet vanilla ice cream flavor. Sweet and balanced.

Taste: A light body and a delicate malt, with a hint of ginger juice and white woody flavor.

Finish: A short finish of mellow sweetness followed by a lingering spicy taste.

AWARD: 

2021 SAN FRANCISCO  WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION – GOLD AWARD