Kujira
Kujira 10 Years Japanese Old Single Grain Whisky 43 70cl
A long-aged Ryukyu whisky uniting premium rice, a subtropical climate and a singular Japanese interpretation of maturation.
Kujira 10 Years Old is a Japanese whisky from Okinawa distilled with 100% premium Indica rice and black koji, aged for over a decade. Its profile combines sweetness, spice, toasted bread, liquorice and a round texture shaped by the subtropical climate of Ryukyu. A distinctive reference for those seeking a Japanese whisky beyond the standard malt canon.
Region
Okinawa
Volume
70 cl
ABV
43% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Verified custody
Each reference is stored under controlled conditions until delivery.
Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Honey, brown sugar, spice, gentle oak and enveloping sweet impressions.
Palate
Butter, caramel sauce, liquorice, baked bread and warm spices of clove and cinnamon.
Finish
Long, spiced and balanced by a pleasant light bitterness that tempers the sweetness.
Editorial insight
Kujira 10 Years does not seek to resemble other Japanese whiskies: it affirms its tropical origin, its rice base and a maturation that imparts depth without obscuring the character of the distillate.
Heritage & character
Masahiro Shuzo is a historic Okinawa house founded in 1883. The Kujira range brings the local expertise of koji and rice distillation into the world of whisky, with an identity clearly bound to the Ryukyu archipelago.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Kujira
- Category
- Japanese old single grain whisky
- Origin
- Okinawa, Japan
- Producer
- Masahiro Shuzo Co., Ltd.
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 43% ABV
- Age
- 10 years
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Ryukyu Whisky
Food pairings
Bottle design
Sober and contemporary Japanese-aesthetic bottle with a visual identity focused on extended maturation and Ryukyu origin.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Kujira 10 Years Old?
It is a Japanese grain whisky from Okinawa within the Ryukyu Whisky category, produced using 100% premium Indica rice.
What sets Kujira 10 Years Old apart?
Its singularity stems from the use of premium rice, black koji and over ten years of subtropical maturation in Okinawa — lending it roundness, spice and depth.
How is Kujira 10 Years Old best served?
Served neat, at approximately 18–20 °C, in a tulip or Glencairn glass to appreciate its aromatic profile and spiced finish.
Is it a suitable gift bottle?
Yes. Its Japanese origin, uncommon style and mature, enveloping profile make it an excellent choice for a premium gift.
Private access to this reference
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