Ohishi Distillery Whisky, Tokubetsu Reserve, Ohishi Distillery

This whisky is a very special release of almost equal parts 27-year-old (29%), 10-year-old (35%), and 7-year-old (36%) Ohishi Whisky Sherry Casks. The oldest whisky provides dark oak and complexity while the 7 and 10 year casks offer a youthfullness and zest, resulting in a harmonious final product.

It offers a nose of rich apple, oloroso sherry, cranberry, pepper, fennel, star anise, and a touch of milk chocolate. The sherry casks are at play: dark ruby fruits, peppery spice, and cinnamon. The mouthfeel holds steady, with Cola Cubes, stewed blackberry, and apple peels as the spices fall out, ending with cocoa-dusted dried fruits.