Kujira
Kujira 5 Years Japanese Old Single Grain Whisky 43 70cl
A singular entry point into Ryukyu whisky, where premium rice and the subtropical climate of Okinawa trace a smooth, spiced and enveloping profile.
Kujira 5 Years Old is a Japanese whisky from Okinawa distilled with 100% premium Indica rice and aged for over five years in virgin white oak casks. Its profile combines caramel, vanilla, liquorice, oak and spice with a smooth and honeyed texture. A compelling reference for discovering the character of Ryukyu rice whisky.
Region
Okinawa
Volume
70 cl
ABV
43% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Verified custody
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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
Caramel, vanilla, liquorice, wood and spiced notes.
Palate
Sweet caramel, fresh vanilla and an appealing texture marked by light oak tannins.
Finish
Smooth, honeyed and sweet, with notes of oak, spice and a final touch of pepper.
Editorial insight
Kujira 5 Years expresses a different kind of elegance: less centred on oak austerity and more on the smoothness born of rice, black koji and maturation under the Okinawa sun.
Heritage & character
Masahiro Shuzo has worked in Okinawa since 1883 and has brought the local knowledge of fermentation and distillation developed within Ryukyu culture to the world of whisky. Kujira embodies that regional identity with a contemporary and precise approach.
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
- 5 years
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Ryukyu Whisky
Food pairings
Bottle design
Bottle of sober lines and contemporary Japanese aesthetic, centred on the Ryukyu origin with an elegant presentation oriented towards the premium segment.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Kujira 5 Years Old?
It is a Japanese grain whisky within the Ryukyu Whisky category, distilled in Okinawa using 100% premium Indica rice.
What sets Kujira 5 Years Old apart?
Its distinctive character comes from the rice base, the use of black koji and subtropical maturation in Okinawa — lending it smoothness, wood and sweet spices.
How is Kujira 5 Years Old best served?
Served neat at approximately 18–20 °C, though it also works well in a Highball or an elegantly composed Old Fashioned.
Is it a suitable gift bottle?
Yes. Its Japanese origin, approachable profile and singularity as a rice whisky make it a very fine gift bottle.
Private access to this reference
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