Kura The Whisky Helios Distillery Pure Malt Blended Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 40%

Okinawa's subtropical climate is far from whisky's classic homelands, but Helios Distillery proves that the island's warmth can give whisky an entirely unique character.

Expert Description

Kura The Whisky Helios Distillery is a Blended Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 40%.

Helios Distillery is located on Okinawa, Japan's southernmost island chain, and is better known for its production of awamori, a traditional Okinawan spirit. Kura The Whisky is the distillery's whisky release, where the warm, humid climate pushes maturation significantly faster than on the Japanese mainland.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, vanilla and a light sweet spice.

Palate

Soft and round with caramel and ripe bananas.

Finish

Short to medium and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Kura The Whisky Helios Distillery
Distillery: Helios
Region/Country: Okinawa, Japan
Type: Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4920321004012

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Tropical · Sweet

Did You Know?

Helios Distillery is best known for awamori, a traditional Okinawan rice spirit, and whisky production is a newer branch of the company that draws on the island's warm climate.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kura The Whisky Helios Distillery

Where is Helios Distillery located?

On Okinawa, Japan's southernmost island chain.

What is Helios best known for?

Production of awamori, a traditional Okinawan rice spirit.

Why does the whisky mature faster here?

Okinawa's warm, subtropical climate speeds up maturation compared to the Japanese mainland.

Is this a single malt?

No, it is a blended malt composed of several malt whiskies.

How strong is Kura The Whisky?

It is bottled at 40% ABV.

What does Kura The Whisky taste like?

Soft and round with tropical fruit, vanilla, caramel and ripe bananas.