Takamine, 8 Year Old Koji-Fermented Japanese Whiskey, reasonable cellar 2021 honeyed oak notes

honeyed oak notes

Aromatically vibrant

A great bottle just to have around

and young coconut laced with anise on the palate

with firm tannins that lend it both power and grace

Takamine, 8 Year Old Koji-Fermented Japanese Whiskey, reasonable cellar 2021 honeyed oak notesThis whisky is named after Japanese scientist Takamine Jokichi, who first attempted to make whiskey using koji, the starch digesting mold used to create sake, soy sauce and many other fermented foods, back in the early 20th century. The use of koji to break down the barley is an alternative technique to malting. This 8 year old whisk(e)y is rich and supple, with ample flavors of baked apple, toffee and warming spices.