Kujira 8 Year Old

Kujira 8 Year Old is a distinctive Japanese single grain whisky produced by Kumesen Distillery in Okinawa, crafted from 100% indica rice. This unique approach sets it apart from traditional grain whiskies, offering a refined and characterful profile shaped by both raw materials and climate.

Aged for a minimum of eight years in a combination of American bourbon and Spanish sherry casks, the whisky benefits from the subtropical conditions of Okinawa. The warm climate accelerates maturation, enhancing depth of flavour while increasing interaction between spirit and wood.

The result is a smooth and well-balanced whisky, with a naturally sweet profile. Notes of vanilla and oak from the bourbon casks are complemented by layers of dried fruit from the sherry influence, creating a rounded and approachable dram with subtle complexity.