The Whisky Exchange ‘Two New Takes on Kanosuke’ – Japanese Whisky News
Two New Expressions from Kanosuke
Kanosuke Single Malt 2026 Limited Edition
A limited edition from Kanosuke that seeks to evoke springtime in Fukiagehama park. This single malt is vatted together with whiskies that have spent time in apple brandy, bourbon, shochu, sherry and white wine casks for layers of complexity, echoed by a hint of peated whisky.
Aromas of orange blossom and beach vitex, white grape and apple lead to a soft and welcoming palate with notes of yuzu bean paste, vanilla, honey and calvados, before grapefruit and sea air join on the finish.
Kanosuke Single Malt Sherry Casks Vatted
For something richer, this limited release emphasises the influence of oloroso and cream sherry on the distillery’s vatting process for its single malt, without losing the nuances that make Kanosuke so exciting. Black cherry, vanilla, raspberry and Japanese cinnamon lead into a full palate of soft raisins, light fruitcake, cloves and dark chocolate, with subtle dryness and mangosteen emerging on the finish.
