Kura the Japanese Blended malt Whisky Vol.40% Cl.70

Helios Distillery in Okinawa, Japan, is famous for producing rum and awamori for decades. Now, it launches a blended whisky: KURA Japanese Blended Malt.

A Japanese whisky in an elegant gift box, a small masterpiece of the art of Japanese whisky.

This extraordinary blended malt whisky combines the tradition of Japanese distillation with an exclusive finish in former Okinawan rum casks.

Produced at the renowned Helios Distillery, renowned for its premium rums, this whisky offers a captivating combination of depth and exotic, sweet notes.

Helios has a fairly short history by Japanese distillery standards; it began distilling rum in 1961.

Yes, it began distilling rum, not awamori or whiskey as you might expect!

Okinawa was under US administrative control at the time.

For better or worse, the tiki movement was already in overdrive after the founding of the state of Hawaii in 1959, so rum was probably much more in demand in Okinawa.

Not everyone knows that Helios Distillery has been blending Japanese whiskies for a while now, using their own barrels to complete and refine this unique line of blended whiskeys.

Kura Japanese blended malt is actually the name of their barrel-aged awamori, the closest thing to a whiskey is a 40% blend aged in white oak barrels for 12 years.

They also call it "Kura blended malt," and it's a Japanese whiskey perfect for enjoying neat after lunch.

This whisky is born from a careful selection of malts, expertly blended to offer a distinctive and enveloping aromatic profile.

Aged in oak barrels, Kura The Whisky reveals a perfect harmony between sweetness and complexity.

An ideal whisky for moments of relaxation and reflection, as well as to accompany dark chocolate and aged cheeses.

An interesting addition to the world of Japanese whisky.

Tasting Notes:

Appearance: With its golden amber color, Kura The Whisky seduces.

Nose: On the nose, it releases fruity aromas of tropical fruit, honey, and vanilla, complemented by a delicate oak spice and a subtle sweetness of rum.

Palate: On the palate, it develops smooth and rounded, with delicious notes of caramel, coffee, and dried fruit, complemented by a subtle smokiness.

The lingering finish is harmonious and slightly spicy, with hints of vanilla, oak, and spices.