Kanosuke
Kanosuke Japanese Whisky Double Distillery 53 70cl
Two Kagoshima distilleries, a single interpretation of balance and Japanese character.
Kanosuke Double Distillery is a Japanese blended whisky uniting two distilleries of the Komasa family in Kagoshima: Kanosuke Distillery and Hioki Distillery. It combines Japanese single malt with Japanese pot still whisky to build a complex, spiced and fruity profile. Bottled at 53% ABV in a 70 cl format, it offers a contemporary and precise reading of artisan Japanese whisky.
Region
Kagoshima
Volume
70 cl
ABV
53% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
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Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
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Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Sweet vanilla, mint, lemongrass, apricot, melon, yellow peach and a subtle herbal base.
Palate
Rich, enveloping entry with mature sweetness, clove, black tea, orange or mandarin and Japanese cinnamon.
Finish
Long and moderately woody, with a fruity echo and a gentle, elegant bitterness.
Editorial insight
Double Distillery reflects well the current moment of Kanosuke: a house young in whisky but with deep family roots and a very clearly defined technical vision. More than a convenient blend, it functions as a dialogue between two distillation styles and two sensibilities within the same family. That duality lends it depth, originality and clear appeal for the advanced enthusiast.
Heritage & character
The Komasa family has been linked to distillates in Kagoshima for generations, connecting its modern history to the figure of Kanosuke Komasa, whose tradition of cask ageing began in 1957. Kanosuke Distillery represents the contemporary face of Japanese single malt, while Hioki Distillery contributes the prior knowledge of local distillation. The character of the whisky is born precisely from that dual heritage and from a will toward integration, not simple blending.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Kanosuke
- Category
- Japanese Blended Whisky
- Origin
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Producer
- Komasa Kanosuke Distillery Co.
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 53% ABV
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Japanese Whisky
Food pairings
Bottle design
Sober and contemporary presentation in Kanosuke's visual line, with a clean Japanese aesthetic and a premium focus.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Kanosuke Double Distillery?
It is a Japanese blended whisky crafted in Kagoshima from the single malt of Kanosuke Distillery and the pot still whisky of Hioki Distillery.
What makes Kanosuke Double Distillery special?
Its singularity lies in the union of two distilleries from the Komasa family in a single blend, yielding a distinct identity based on ripe fruit, spice, texture and balance.
How is Kanosuke Double Distillery best served?
Best enjoyed neat between 16 and 18°C in a tulip glass or Glencairn. It can also be served as a Japanese Highball for a fresher presentation.
Is it a good gift bottle?
Yes. Its growing prestige, its defined style and its origin in one of the most interesting Japanese houses in Kagoshima make it an excellent premium gift choice.
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