Chugoku Jozo
Togouchi Premium
戸河内プレミアム
Category
Blended
ABV
40%
Price Range
Under $50
Volume
700ml
Cask Type
Various oak casks, aged in tunnel
About
A blended whisky from Chugoku Jozo, matured in a former railway tunnel in the mountains of Hiroshima. Uses imported Scottish malt and Canadian grain whisky blended in Japan. NOT JSLMA compliant as a "Japanese whisky" despite being blended and matured in Japan.
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Tasting Notes
Nose
Light malt, vanilla, honey, gentle wood, and a clean aroma
Palate
Smooth and light with vanilla, cereal, mild fruit, and gentle sweetness
Finish
Short to medium, clean, with mild sweetness
How to Enjoy
Highball or mizuwari. Also fine on the rocks for casual sipping.