A blended malt whisky containing both Japanese and foreign whiskies produced by one of Japan's smallest and youngest distilleries, Nagahama. Eagle-eyed customers may notice that the name of this range, Amahagan, is Nagahama backwards. This whisky is mainly aged in ex-bourbon casks before bottling at 47% ABV with no chill-filtering or colour added.
Amahagan World Malt Edition No.1 is the first release in a series of three world blended whiskies from Japan's Nagahama distillery. Aromas of milk chocolate, orange, vanilla and roast nuts fill the nose, complemented by notes of apple, honey, malt, clove-studded oranges and oaky vanilla.
Founded in 2016, Nagahama is part of a new generation of Japanese distilleries - and the result of the increasing demand for domestic premium products. The tiny craft distillery does not yet have enough of its own whisky. To give you a taste, Nagahama marries its own spirit with malt whiskies from around the world. The result: the Amahagan World Malts.
TASTING NOTES
Nose First orchard fruits, then tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, a subtle lemon aroma with some toasted or charred oak.
Palate: Lemon tart with sweet pastries and tropical fruits, orange marmalade and some Christmas spices.
Finish: Lemon citrus, charred oak and spices.
