Jushi" Mizunara Wood Aged Blended Whiskey - 700ml

"Ten Samurai" whiskeys are all produced using the very rare Mizunara wooden barrels in Japan, mizunara (mizu means water in Japanese). In Japan, it is mainly grown in Hokkaido. It takes 200 years or more for a Mizunara to fully grow. Long. The average price of a Mizunara wooden barrel is US$60,000.

Japan has strict restrictions on cutting down Mizunara wood from trees under 80 years old, making the supply of Mizunara wood very limited. Suntory currently only produces 100 Mizunara barrels each year. In addition, Mizunara barrel whiskey has generally won some awards and many hobbies and brands in recent years. Investors' pursuit of high-end Japanese whiskey has kept the price of Mizunara barrel whiskey high.

The "Jushi" distillery has a history of 50 years and is located on the beautiful slopes of Sado Island in the central region of Japan, Niigata Prefecture. This area is famous for its snow-capped mountains and pure water. In winter, snow accumulates on the top of the mountain until the temperature warms, and then A river that gradually melts and flows through Niigata Prefecture. The same water is also used at the distillery to give Ten Samurai's whiskey its unique taste.

The Blended Malt blended whiskey launched by Ten Waiters this time fully embodies the unswerving and layered spirit of the brand's ancient Japanese samurai.

Aftertaste:

When you open the bottle of whiskey, the aroma of Mizunara fills your nostrils. Before you drink it, you already have an olfactory enjoyment.

The heavy clove spice in the mouth is embellished with the refreshing scent of citrus honey and summer hay flowers, but the warmth lingers in the throat for a long time.