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Kura 12 Year Old White Oak Whisky
The Kura 12 Year Old White Oak Whisky is exceptionally hand crafted in Okinawa. It is reserved in selected North American white oak casks for 8 years. Kura is made from best quality Indica rice with black Koji unique to Okinawa using traditional production methods of over 600 years of craftsmanship. Complex aroma and mellow taste bring whisky lovers to a different and new concept of true local Japanese whisky.
Kura The Whisky Pure Malt Whisky
āFrom Okinawa to The Worldāā¦
Kura Pure Malt Whisky is the latest premium Japanese Whisky expression of Helios Distillery from Okinawa Island.
Situated in Nago-city, the Northern Area of Okinawa that is known for its rich natural environment, Helios has placed high value on preservation of the environment and making the best use of Okinawaās natural resources and history and dedicate to produce authentic and good whiskies.
Based on the principal, Tadashi Matsuda, the founder, Helios Co. has been distilling spirits over 50 years and promoting the identity, culture, and know-how of Okinawa. This is why, companyās main theme is āFrom Okinawa to The Worldā!
Kura Pure Malt Whisky is a blended malt whisky made with malted barley, yeast, and water. The blend consists of varying malt whiskies that ages up to 18 years.
Nose: Heather honey, yuzu citrus blended with flower and hints of vanilla
Palate: Butter scotch with vanilla notes up front, joined with Japanese citrus notes
Finish: Hints of caramel filled with green notes, and tropical fruits with vanilla
Kura The Whisky Rum Cask Finish Malt Whisky
āFrom Okinawa to The Worldāā¦
Kura Pure Malt Whisky is the latest premium Japanese Whisky expression of Helios Distillery from Okinawa Island.
Situated in Nago-city, the Northern Area of Okinawa that is known for its rich natural environment, Helios has placed high value on preservation of the environment and making the best use of Okinawaās natural resources and history and dedicate to produce authentic and good whiskies.
Based on the principal, Tadashi Matsuda, the founder, Helios Co. has been distilling spirits for over 50 years and promoting the identity, culture, and know-how of Okinawa. This is why, the companyās main theme is āFrom Okinawa to The Worldā!
Kura Rum Cask Malt Whisky is a blended malt whisky made with malted barley, yeast, and water. It is rested minimum three years in American Oak barrels. Being originally a Japanese Rum producer, Helios Co. has second aged the precious whisky in their own local Japanese Rum barrels to attain a perfectly balanced whisky with hints of tropical fruits, vanilla a seaweed. The blend consists of varying malt whiskies that are aged up to 18 years, while the youngest whisky in the blend is three years.
Nose: Tropical fruits, citrus blended with honey and hints of vanilla and Japanese rum
Palate: Sweet caramel with vanilla notes up front, joined with tropical citrus fruits balanced with peat from oak barrels
Finish: Hints of toffee filled with rum, seaweed, and orange oil with toasty cereals with vanilla coating
Kura 8 Year Old White Oak Whisky
The Kura 8 Year Old White Oak Whisky is exceptionally hand crafted in Okinawa. It is reserved in selected North American white oak casks for 8 years. Kura is made from best quality Indica rice with black Koji unique to Okinawa using traditional production methods of over 600 years of craftsmanship. Complex aroma and mellow taste bring whisky lovers to a different and new concept of true local Japanese whisky.