Kanosuke 5 Year Old 2018 Crane & Sky Single Bourbon + Red Wine Cask Finish Whisky Talk Fukuoka 2024 Exclusive Japanese Single Malt Whisky (2024) 70cl
1 of 258 bottles produced for Whisky Talk Festival in 2024
A rare treat for whisky enthusiasts emerged in 2024: the Kanosuke Crane & Sky, a limited-edition single cask Japanese whisky bottled specifically for the prestigious Whisky Talk Fukuoka festival. Hailing from the innovative Kanosuke Distillery, this whiskey is aged approximately five years, distilled in 2018 and bottled in 2024. A bourbon cask and red wine cask are used for the cask ageing.
The Whisky Talk Fukuoka festival itself is a major draw for whisky lovers worldwide. Held in Kyushu, it’s the largest whisky event in the region and is organized by the Tsuzaki distribution company, founded by industry stalwart Shoji Utoda. Special bottlings like the Kanosuke Crane & Sky are a hallmark of the festival, making them highly coveted by collectors.
Kanosuke Crane & Sky for Whisky Talk Fukuoka 2023 represents a tantalizing opportunity for collectors to own a piece of whisky history. While specifics about the liquid itself are scarce, its exclusivity and association with the renowned Whisky Talk Fukuoka festival solidify its status as a desirable collector’s item.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: A burst of youthful vibrancy greets the nose, dominated by fresh summer fruits like berries and cranberries. Hints of honeyed sweetness peek through, interwoven with a touch of raisin and a whisper of spice, perhaps cinnamon or nutmeg.
Palate: The initial wave on the palate mirrors the nose, offering a burst of juicy berry flavors. The youthful spirit becomes more apparent here, with a touch of heat from the alcohol mingling with the sweetness. As it develops, hints of oak begin to emerge, subtly hinting at the whisky’s brief maturation.
Finish: The finish is relatively short, but lively. The fruity notes linger on the tongue, joined by a touch of baking spice and a gentle warmth from the alcohol.
ABOUT KANOSUKE
A craft Japanese whisky distillery located in Hioki, Kagoshima, offering view of the sunset over the sea. Utilizing three pot stills and re-charred casks, the distillery creates a rich, elegant flavour through its unique techniques. By blending distillation techniques and aging techniques with the sea breeze from Fukiagehama and the abundant nature of the southern islands, Kanosuke Distillery cultivates its signature mellow taste.
KANOSUKE DISTILLERY overlooks Japan’s longest sand beach, a beautiful, white strip that stretches as far as the eye can see. This is Fukiagehama, one of the country’s three largest sand dunes, which extends about 50 kilometres north to south through three municipalities: Ichikikushikino, Hioki, and Minamisatsuma.
The East China Sea is calm in the summer, but the fierce winter winds whip up the sea waters occasionally, making for a unique climate within the warm Kagoshima Prefecture. The region is blessed with an abundance of crystal-clear groundwater, filtered and purified as it runs down the Shirasu Plateau.
The shochu distillery "Hioki Distillery," the parent company of "Kanosuke Distillery," has long-standing ties to Hiyoshi Town in Hioki City, an area known for Fukiagehama and green mountains. The Komasa family, the founding family, originally produced sacred sake for Hachiman Shrine in Hiyoshi, Kagoshima. While deeply rooted in the local culture and history, the family has continuously adapted to the changing times, always pursuing innovation.
58% ABV
70cl
