Hakata 16 Year Old Sherry Cask Aged Fukuoka 100% Barley Japanese Whisky (700ml)
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Whisky Advocate
Review Date: 09/2023A spectacular drink that opens with aromas of Seville orange marmalade, milk chocolate, ground pepper, barley, and soft rounded oak, with an underlying dryness from the sherry. The umami notes are there, but are more integrated than other Hakata. An oily texture bursting with bitter plain chocolate, citrus oil, fresh walnut, black cherry, pepper, and ground ginger, develops an underlying creaminess and serves up a hazelnut finish. (JM, Summer 2023)
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*****This product will be available to ship after June 9th and is available on a special order basis. Please allow 5-7 business days after that date for shipments to arrive**** The Hikari Distillery on Fukuoka has been distilling since 1912. This wonderful product is produced from 100% barley using koji to break down the complex carbohydrates into simple sugars for the yeast to consume. The conversion using Koji is more efficient than malt enzymes and adds a distinct umami character to the spirit. The high quality barley spirit is aged in fresh sherry butts in traditional warehouses, some being open air and exposed to both the humid 95 °F summer weather and the cold winter temps. The exceptional 16 year version of Hakata achieved an incredible 96 points from Whisky Advocate!
Product Details
Origin: Japan
Type/Varietal: Malt
Alcohol Content: 42%
SKU: #1679013