Our whisky critic is impressed by Asaka Distillery's Bourbon Cask Reserve.
The company behind the distillery,
Sasanokawa Shuzo, has had a whisky license since the 1940s. But the distillery itself was reconstructed in 2016 so has only been operating for a few years. Asaka produces a few world whiskies, a relatively recent designation that indicates there are whiskies produced outside of Japan in the blend.
That high proof is immediately present as you sip, with an immediate warming sensation and a viscous mouthfeel as orange and honey notes coat the tongue. Mango, pineapple, vanilla custard and lemon zest arrive next on the palate, followed by some cinnamon and baked apple on a decently spicy finish.
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