| Brand: | Hatozaki |
| Product Type: | Whiskey |
| Style: | Japanese |
| Country: | Japan |
| Size: | 750ml |
Crafted at the Kaikyō Distillery in Akashi, Japan, Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish is a rare and refined expression that combines the elegance of long-aged Japanese whisky with the subtle sweetness of traditional plum liqueur casks. Matured for a minimum of 12 years and bottled at 46% ABV, this small-batch release is non-chill-filtered to preserve its natural body, texture, and flavor integrity.
The whisky is aged in a combination of American oak, sherry, and Mizunara casks before being finished in bespoke Umeshu-seasoned barrels. This final maturation imparts delicate layers of stone fruit, honeyed sweetness, and floral elegance that harmonize beautifully with the malt’s oak and spice backbone. The result is a whisky that balances depth and complexity with an unmistakably Japanese sense of refinement.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Aromatic with ripe plum, apricot, and honey alongside hints of vanilla, oak, and gentle spice.
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Palate: Smooth and layered with flavors of sweet stone fruit, malt richness, caramel, and warm spice balanced by floral notes and subtle oak.
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Finish: Long and elegant with lingering plum sweetness, soft spice, and a refined oak presence.
Why It’s Special
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish stands out for its innovative use of plum liqueur-seasoned barrels. This cask finish enriches the whisky with a distinctly Japanese fruit sweetness, enhancing its complexity while staying true to the distillery’s elegant style. It is a showcase of how traditional Japanese flavors and whisky-making expertise can be seamlessly combined.
Perfect Pairing
Enjoy neat to savor its refined plum and oak character, or with a splash of water to reveal more floral and fruit-driven layers. It pairs beautifully with Japanese desserts like mochi or dorayaki, as well as with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or soft cheeses.
A Marriage of Tradition and Innovation
Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish brings together the craftsmanship of aged Japanese whisky and the delicate influence of Umeshu casks. The result is a unique, elegant expression that embodies both heritage and creativity in every sip.
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