10 Year Brandy Cask Finished

A distinctive expression of Japanese whisky craftsmanship, Ohishi 10 Year Old Brandy Cask showcases the unique character of rice-based whisky paired with a decade of maturation in French oak brandy casks.

Produced at the family-owned Ohishi Distillery in Mizukami, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, this expression begins with a combination of locally sourced and estate-grown malted and unmalted rice. Ohishi employs traditional koji fermentation before distillation, creating a spirit with a character distinctly different from the malted barley whiskies more commonly associated with Japan.

A full 10 years in ex-brandy casks allows the whisky to develop an intriguing combination of fruit, oak, and vinous richness while retaining its delicate rice-whisky character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dried cherries, ripe pear, prune, wet leather, and subtle dried fruit.

• Palate: A soft, slightly oily texture with baked pear, dark cherry, molasses, caramel, and hints of Oloroso sherry.

• Finish: Drying oak, red apple skin, sea salt, and lingering fruit with gentle spice.