Nagahama Single Malt “The First Batch” – Robust Japanese Whisky from a Rising Craft Distillery
$320
Foundations of Flavor – Nagahama Single Malt The First Batch
🌏 Description
“The First Batch” from Nagahama Distillery, Japan’s smallest whisky producer, is a landmark release that marks the beginning of a bold new journey in Japanese craft whisky. Nestled beside Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Nagahama Distillery has become a symbol of small-batch precision, embracing traditional pot stills and hands-on production to create deeply characterful whiskies.
This first single malt is young, confident, and full of malt-forward energy. It opens with notes of toasted cereal, dried apricot, and warm spice, leading into a palate rich in toffee, grilled nuts, citrus peel, and fresh wood. The youthful strength brings a sharp vibrancy, balanced by clever cask blending from ex-bourbon and sherry barrels.
While early in its aging journey, The First Batch is layered and expressive, offering insight into Nagahama’s bold vision for whisky rooted in Japanese climate and traditional method.
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🔹 Key Features
• First official single malt from Nagahama Distillery
• Crafted in small copper pot stills beside Lake Biwa
• Matured in a mix of bourbon and sherry casks
• Robust, malt-forward character with citrus, spice, and wood
• A collectible release from Japan’s smallest whisky distillery
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Description
🏷️ Product Specification
• Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
• Distillery: Nagahama Distillery (Shiga Prefecture)
• ABV: 47%
• Volume: 700ml
• Cask Types: Ex-bourbon and sherry
• Aroma: Toasted malt, apricot, clove
• Palate: Caramel, citrus zest, almond, sharp oak
• Finish: Medium-long, warming, slightly herbal
• Serve: Neat or with a few drops of spring water
• Ideal Pairings: Yakitori, nutty cheese, lemon tart
🌸 Why Choose Nagahama The First Batch
✨ For the Curious Collector
The foundational single malt from Japan’s most intimate distillery.
⚖️ For Those Who Value Authentic Craft
Handmade in tiny batches with a clear malt-forward focus.
🧭 For Tasting Bold New Traditions
Experience the raw power and beauty of young Japanese whisky.
🎁 For Marking First Steps and New Beginnings
The perfect gift to celebrate progress, potential, and passion.
✨ Character Summary
Energetic, honest, and full of ambition — Nagahama’s first single malt is a bold step in Japan’s whisky story.
This whisky doesn’t pretend to be old or over-polished. Instead, it celebrates its youth — offering raw malt structure, bright fruit, and punchy cask influence. It speaks to the energy of a new distillery, handcrafted and confident, with a clear vision for the future.
The First Batch reflects what many connoisseurs now seek: authenticity over age, flavor over façade. Every sip is a window into the labor of love behind Japan’s next generation of whisky makers.
Whether you’re starting your own whisky journey or looking to support rising Japanese craft, this bottle captures a moment in time — the dawn of something remarkable.
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