Hamonzaki 12 Year Pure Malt β Plum Wine Cask Finish by Kaikyo Distillery β Elegant Japanese Whisky with Mellow Fruit and Oak
$230
Aged in Harmony β Hamonzaki 12 Year Plum Wine Cask Finish Pure Malt
π Description
From the historic Kaikyo Distillery comes the refined and expressive Hamonzaki 12 Year Pure Malt, a whisky that bridges time, craftsmanship, and flavor. This exceptional single malt is aged for 12 years and finished in plum wine (umeshu) casks, imparting a delicate sweetness and soft fruit complexity rarely seen in Japanese whisky.
The aroma is inviting β dried plum, oak resin, wildflower honey, and a trace of incense. On the palate, expect a rich blend of vanilla, fig, mellow spice, and gentle stone fruit, all wrapped in a layer of polished wood tannin and subtle earthiness. The plum wine cask lends a gentle acidity and brightness, balancing the maltβs maturity with a lift of fruit-forward elegance.
Kaikyo Distillery, located in Akashi near the Inland Sea, is known for its precision blending and use of cask innovation. This 12-year expression is a marriage of tradition and creative finishing, offering a deeply satisfying, fruit-kissed malt that lingers with serene balance.
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πΉ Key Features
β’ Aged 12 years and finished in plum wine (umeshu) casks
β’ Produced by Kaikyo Distillery in Akashi, Japan
β’ Elegant fusion of mature malt, oak spice, and stone fruit
β’ Bottled in small batches for flavor integrity
β’ A whisky for refined sipping and celebration
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π·οΈ Product Specification
β’ Type: Pure Malt Japanese Whisky
β’ Age: 12 Years
β’ Distillery: Kaikyo Distillery (Hyogo Prefecture)
β’ Volume: 700ml
β’ ABV: 43%
β’ Cask Finish: Umeshu (plum wine) casks
β’ Aroma: Dried plum, wood polish, honey, incense
β’ Palate: Fig, vanilla, light oak spice, cherry skin
β’ Finish: Long, clean, and softly fruity with wood spice
β’ Serve: Neat, with a few drops of water, or over a single clear ice ball
β’ Ideal Pairings: Duck confit, miso-marinated cheese, dried apricot
πΈ Why Choose Hamonzaki 12 Year Plum Wine Cask
β¨ For Connoisseurs of Subtle Complexity
Experience the harmony of aged malt and gentle fruit liqueur finish.
βοΈ For Fans of Smooth, Elegant Japanese Malts
A whisky that showcases depth without heaviness.
π§ For the Collector of Cask-Finished Rarity
Plum wine cask finishes are rare, especially at 12 years of age.
π For Gifting Refined Beauty
Perfect for marking milestones or honoring craftsmanship.
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β¨ Character Summary
Refined, balanced, and softly sweet β this whisky captures the quiet grace of Japanese aging.
Hamonzaki 12 Year stands apart for its use of umeshu casks, a finishing style that imparts elegant fruit and floral notes without overwhelming the integrity of the malt. Itβs a whisky that unfolds slowly β best enjoyed in silence, with focus, or shared thoughtfully among close friends.
Each sip reflects the craft of aging with intention, not just for time but for texture. The result is a graceful balance between aged malt richness and fresh plum lift β a layered, lyrical experience that appeals to both palate and emotion.
This is not just a bottle of whisky β itβs a meditation in flavor, and a fine ambassador of Kaikyo Distilleryβs delicate yet modern style.
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