Kojiki Blended Japanese Whisky

Description

THE ORIGIN The philosophy and style of KOJIKI resides in its name itself. The KOJIKI orRecords of Ancient Mattersis the oldest chronicle in Japan dating from the 8th century. The KOJIKI is the collection of myths, legends and historical tales concerning the origin of the Japanese archipelago and the Kamiobjects of worship. KOJIKI Whisky is like a dive into ancient Japan and its oldest traditions and rituals.OUR CRAFT This whisky is composed of an unusual blend of 40% barley, with a small percentage of the barley being peated, 30% wheat and 30% corn. The malted barley and grain whisky in this blend all come from the KOJIKI distillery, located in the Kansai area close to Kyoto along the shore of lake Biwa, the largest freshwater in Japan. Twice distilled in KOJIKI traditional pot stills, then aged for three years in Bourbon barrels, this whisky isthen finished for three months in Sauternes barrels and for four months in Champagne casks.The artisanal production is 400 barrels a year.KOJIKI shows a clear and light pale golden colour. Its rich sweetness and freshness reveal gentle and soft scents of wheat bread, orange peel, white peach and cotton candy.THE ENVIRONMENT KOJIKI is born in a beautiful city in the center of Kansai area, Japan. It is known for its beautiful old spiritual places. This area is often cited in Japanese literature, including the ancient capital Kyoto.AWARD Tasted 100% Blind by Andreas Larsson Best sommelier of the World 91/100