Koji Whisky, 16 Year Sherry Cask

• Whisky produced with koji by the Hikari Shuzo Distillery in Fukuoka, Japan
• Produced from 2/3 unmalted barley and 1/3 white koji barley
• White koji barley fermented for 1 week
• Unmalted barley and koji barley parallel fermented for 2 weeks
• Single distilled in stainless steel pot stills
• Aged a minimum of 16 years in ex–Oloroso sherry casks
• Crème brûlée, sea salt, mushroom, and strawberry precede an umami-rich palate of roasted sweet potato, coconut, almond, and charred oak with stewed fruit and allspice on the long finish
• Non-chill filtered; 42% ABV

After sixteen years in Oloroso sherry casks, Hakata has captured yet another unique and exciting umami-forward whisky. Aptly described as a spirit “painted beyond the canvas,” each luscious aroma and flavor distinctly expresses itself before coalescing in an incredibly cohesive dram.