The second bottling from the Nature of Shinshu series produced by the eponymous Japanese distillery. The Kohiganzakura honours the cherry blossom prevalent in Japan (and around the distillery itself, in particular!). It's a lightly peated expression, with parts of it matured in casks that previously matured Japanese wine.
Marzipan, apricot and nectarine, a hint of oat cake salinity.
Subtle wafts of tobacco drift between notes of strawberry, mint and yet more nectarine.
Quite short and smoke-driven.
One of the best I’ve ever had. For the price, you’re not going to fine a better bottle!
