Nagahama Distillery "Single Malt Nagahama" Limited Release of 120 Bottles in Taiwan — Official Launch on June 20
Nagahama Distillery will release its first single malt whisky under the "Nagahama" name in 2020 — Single Malt Nagahama. Under the distillery's philosophy of "one cask, one expression," one cask each of bourbon, sherry, and mizunara oak matured single malt whisky has been bottled. The global limited release includes 254 bottles of bourbon cask, 204 bottles of sherry cask, and 260 bottles of mizunara cask. Taiwan's allocation is limited to 30 bottles each for bourbon and sherry casks, and 60 bottles for mizunara casks.
The first release in Taiwan will begin on June 20 at USE Sake Garden followed by a second release on June 23 at the SOGO Zhongxiao Summer Food Festival. Quantities are extremely limited, making this a truly collectible offering.
Refined Over Three Years
Nagahama Distillery began operations in 2016 within the Nagahama Roman Beer Company. Nestled between Mt. Ibuki and Lake Biwa, the distillery benefits from a unique natural environment that imparts distinctive character to its whisky. Using small Alembic pot stills and slender lyne arms, it produces new make spirit with both distinctive character and deep, rich flavor.
Currently, the distillery focuses on producing its new make spirit and the "AMAHAGAN" World Malt series, which blends its own spirit with imported whiskies.
On May 19, 2020, Nagahama Distillery released its first single malt whisky in Japan that complies with Scotch whisky standards, having been aged for three years. Following the "one cask, one expression" philosophy, each of the bourbon, sherry, and mizunara casks has been bottled as a single cask expression.
After three years of maturation, Nagahama Distillery proudly launches its first single malt whisky bearing the name of its origin, "Nagahama." This globally limited release will be officially available in Taiwan starting June 20, 2020.
Single Malt Nagahama Cask Strength Whisky – Bourbon Cask Batch 0007
Carefully selected under Nagahama Distillery's "one cask, one expression" philosophy, this single malt cask strength whisky is bottled from spirit matured for three years in a bourbon cask.
Tasting Notes▸
Color: Light amber
Aroma: Begins with the rich malt character of Nagahama new make spirit, followed by a well-balanced and pleasant woody aroma. Over time, sweet notes of vanilla, coconut, and honey gradually emerge.
Palate: Opens with the spicy notes of oak, followed by a distinct impression of matured apple. The finish is long-lasting with lingering oak tones.
Volume: 500ml
ABV: 61.3％
Single Malt Nagahama Cask Strength Whisky – Oloroso Sherry Cask Batch 0149
Crafted under Nagahama Distillery's "one cask, one expression" philosophy, this single malt whisky was first matured in a bourbon cask for one year, then transferred to a quarter cask of Oloroso sherry for an additional two years before bottling.
Tasting Notes▸
Color: Deep ruby red
Aroma: Rich sweetness from the Oloroso sherry cask, featuring notes of dried fruits, rum raisins with cream, almond vanilla, and hints of warm pancakes with maple syrup.
Palate: Full-bodied flavors of cream and raisins, followed by a tannic finish reminiscent of black tea, accompanied by the spicy aftertaste of Spanish oak, leaving a lasting impression.
Volume: 500ml
ABV: 56.1％
Single Malt Nagahama Cask Strength Whisky – Mizunara Cask Batch 0002
Produced under Nagahama Distillery's "one cask, one expression" philosophy, this expression uses rare lightly peated malt and is matured for three years in new mizunara oak casks.
Tasting Notes▸
Color: Reddish amber
Aroma: Elegant and delicate, reminiscent of blooming white flowers, with a finish that carries hints of Latin-style smokiness and the incense-like character of the East.
Palate: Distinctive mizunara oak sweetness with notes of dark chocolate and cinnamon spice. A subtle peaty character emerges toward the finish, gradually unfolding into a gentle, fruity aftertaste.
Volume: 500ml
ABV: 53.7％
