On the nose, this whisky reveals cereal and iodine notes, the precursors of a rich, complex taste experience. On the palate, the delicacy of pear and apricot blends harmoniously with honeyed and malty nuances, offering a balanced and subtle palette of flavors. The finish is long and sweet, leaving a delicate, refined imprint on the palate.

Hatozaki 12 years Umeshu Cask Finish is the fruit of a meticulous small-batch blend of single malts, aged for 12 years in old American oak casks. Then it rests for a further 6 months in casks that have contained Umeshu liqueur, a traditional Japanese plum liqueur, for a distinctive secondary maturation full of character. Bottled at 46% alc. this limited-edition whisky, with no added colorants, embodies the authenticity and quality of the Hatozaki brand.

To make Umeshu, the master distiller selects the finest plums grown in Hyogo prefecture, macerates them in Ginjo sake for 6 months and then ages the liqueur in enamelled vats for 2 years. This attention to the ingredients and the production process gives this whisky a unique identity and incomparable quality. Hatozaki 12 Year Old Umeshu Cask Finish is an invitation to savor Japanese excellence and craftsmanship in every sip.

Launched in 2022, this expression testifies to the excellence of Japanese know-how in maturing, refining and blending, embodied by Kimio Yonezawa, founder of the Hatozaki brand.