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Masahiro Distillery, founded in 1883, is one of the oldest and largest distilleries in Okinawa. The Kujira Ryukyu Whiskey is distilled from 100% premium rice and matured in Sherry, Bourbon and American White Oak Casks for more than 15 years, giving a mellow taste and silky texture to this exquisite whiskey. The subtropical climate in Okinawa provides a warm and humid storage condition that accelerates the maturation process. This environment creates subtle fruity and botanical flavors with intense texture, enhancing the uniqueness of Ryukyu Whiskey. Nose: Dried plums, candied fruits, with mints and chocolates. Palate: Pleasant vanilla and honey followed with slight smoky flavors. Finish: Remarkably smooth, long and clean finish of licorice and peppery notes.
| Alcohol by Volume | 43.0% |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| UPC | 860008284228 |
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Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.
Juicy orange leads the way, accompanied by hints of lemon, soft pepper, and basil. Bitter dark chocolate intertwines with a touch of spice on the palate. Harmonious refreshing apple finish.
Orange zest, plum and vanilla notes with oak tannins. A long finish.
Dried fruit with oak and vanilla sweetness, rich mouthfeel with a long woody finish.
… this is delicately scented with plum, cherry, black currant, floral notes, gentle honey sweetness, pepper, and clove. It retains that dewy grass note of rice whiskies. … with fruit skins and peppery spices on the finish.
5 medals from 3 competitions, 2022 to 2024.
How strongly each flavor family shows up across 5 notes from 3 publications, weighted by source.
Kujira 15 Year Old against other Japanese whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.
Closest Japanese whiskies at a similar price: The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve ($149.96), Hakata 18 Year Old Sherry Cask ($199.98), and Shibui 10 Year Old Pure Malt ($179.98).
Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.
| Whisky | Rich | Smoky | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kujira 15 Year Old (this bottle) | 6.3 | 1.6 | $269.96 |
| The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve | 6.2 | 1.5 | $149.96 |
| Hibiki 17 Year Old | 6.1 | 2.1 | $899.96 |
| Nikka Coffey Malt | 5.7 | 2.1 | $74.98 |
| Hakata 18 Year Old Sherry Cask | 5.5 | 1.6 | $199.98 |
| Kaiyo Cask Strength | 5.5 | 1.4 | $129.98 |
| Shibui 10 Year Old Pure Malt | 7.0 | 2.1 | $179.98 |
| The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara | 4.8 | 1.0 | $3,999.96 |
| The Yamazaki 18 Year Old | 6.1 | 3.3 | $899.96 |
| Shibui 18 Year Old Single Grain Sherry Cask | 5.0 | 0.3 | $349.96 |
| Shinobu 15 Year Old Mizunara Oak Finish Pure Malt | 6.0 | 3.5 | $199.96 |
| The Yamazaki 12 Year Old | 4.7 | 2.7 | $189.96 |
| Kujira 5 Year Old | 5.0 | 0.0 | $89.98 |
| Yamato Small Batch | 4.4 | 0.0 | $75.98 |
| Hibiki Blossom Harmony | 3.8 | 1.4 | $399.96 |
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | 6.0 | 4.1 | $899.96 |
| Kaiyo Japanese Whisky | 4.0 | 2.8 | $79.98 |
| Nikka Days | 3.6 | 1.7 | $62.98 |
| The Hakushu 18 Year Old | 5.2 | 4.4 | $1,299.96 |
| Hibiki Japanese Harmony | 2.9 | 2.1 | $1,499.96 |
| The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt | 4.8 | 4.7 | $3,999.96 |
| The Hakushu 12 Year Old | 3.8 | 4.1 | $199.96 |
| Kikori | 3.0 | 0.0 | $49.97 |
| Suntory Toki | 2.2 | 2.5 | $39.97 |
| Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt | 3.0 | 4.2 | $149.96 |
Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.