The surprise is that The San-In, a Blended Whisky from the Kurayoshi Distillery, was awarded a gold medal this year by the World Spirits Competition in San Francisco, California.
The secret lies in the use of groundwater from Mount Daisen in Orinoco, Japan, during distillation, as well as the use of Japanese oak (mizunara), cherry wood (sakura), and wine and sherry casks for a post-maturation process. These techniques result in a mellow, light, and refreshing whisky with great flavor in each of its expressions. Quite simply, “a whisky for everyone.”
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For this small distillery, the most important thing is to deliver the best spirit, the result of their careful process of creation, distillation, and maturation. They combine human and natural resources, leveraging their geographical location next to the Sea of Japan, which allows the spirits to mature more quickly compared to the island of Islay.
The San-In Blended Whisky has an alcohol by volume of 40% and is a No Age Statement (NAS) whisky. Its appearance is a bright golden liquid, clear when held up to the light. The nose has notes of vanilla, fruit, and caramel, while the palate is light with notes of vanilla and caramel, and a fresh, fruity finish.
These characteristics caught the attention of the judges who awarded the gold medal –a nod to the Kurayoshi Distillery’s philosophy: “The new window to whisky,” which makes this expression, or any other from the house, a can’t-miss experience.
Special thanks to Cigar Point (@cigarpoint.mx) for their attention in making the corresponding photo session possible.
