Kanosuke
Kanosuke Japanese Whisky Hioki Pot Still 51 70cl
A Japanese reading of the pot still style, with local tradition and an enveloping texture.
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still is a Japanese whisky produced at Hioki Distillery, inspired by the classic Irish pot still whisky style. It is made from malted and unmalted barley, distilled in stills of the type used for shochu, and assembled from distillates matured in new American white oak casks and ex-bourbon casks. Bottled at 51% ABV in a 70 cl format, it offers a broad, creamy and spiced profile.
Region
Kagoshima
Volume
70 cl
ABV
51% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Fresh wood, stone fruit, citrus, vanilla and baking spice notes.
Palate
Rich, creamy texture with orange marmalade, butterscotch, vanilla, almond and a foundation of toasted grain.
Finish
Persistent, with candied ginger, cinnamon, gentle oak and a balanced sweetness.
Editorial insight
Hioki Pot Still stands out because it neither attempts to copy Scotch whisky nor settles for a superficial reading of the Japanese category. Its strength lies in the local translation of a pot still style, drawing on Kagoshima's distillation expertise and cask finishing. That combination of technical heritage, creamy texture and spiced profile makes it a bottle of considerable personality.
Heritage & character
The Komasa family has been linked to distillates in Kagoshima for decades, building much of its identity around shochu and wood ageing. Hioki Distillery brings that prior heritage to the creation of whisky within the Kanosuke ecosystem. The character of this bottle reflects precisely that intersection of local tradition and a Japanese interpretation of the Irish pot still style.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Kanosuke
- Category
- Japanese Pot Still Whisky
- Origin
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Producer
- Komasa Kanosuke Distillery Co.
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 51% ABV
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Japanese Whisky
Food pairings
Bottle design
Elegant and contemporary Kanosuke presentation with a minimalist Japanese aesthetic and a market gift case with select distributors.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still?
It is a Japanese pot still-style whisky produced in Kagoshima from malted and unmalted barley, inspired by the Irish tradition but reinterpreted from Japan.
What makes Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still special?
It stands out for uniting shochu-linked techniques with Irish pot still inspiration, creating a rich texture and a broad aromatic profile within Japanese whisky.
How is Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still best served?
Best served neat between 16 and 18°C in a tulip glass or Glencairn. It can also be enjoyed as a Japanese Highball for a fresher presentation.
Is it a good gift bottle?
Yes. Its singular style, its elevated ABV and the growing prestige of Kanosuke make it an excellent choice for a premium gift.
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