Sadashi Mizunara Oak Finish Blended Japanese Whisky 70 cl 43%

Sadashi means ambition in Japanese, and that ambition shows in the glass - a blend built to surprise with a final finish in Japanese mizunara oak.

Expert Description

Sadashi Mizunara Oak Finish is a Blended Japanese Whisky finished in mizunara casks and bottled at 43%.

The base is an even blend of malt and grain whisky, first matured in sherry and bourbon casks, before a final finish in Japanese mizunara oak - a cask wood known for imparting notes of sandalwood and Asian spice that are hard to achieve any other way.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla and sandalwood with a faint incense-like aroma and a touch of dried apricot.

Palate

Soft and spiced with honey and a distinct sandalwood character tying the flavour together.

Finish

Medium length, spiced and dry, with a last note of Japanese incense.

Specifications

Name: Sadashi Mizunara Oak Finish
Distillery: Sadashi
Region/Country: Niigata, Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Mizunara oak (finish)
EAN no.: 8410837620708

Flavour Profile

Spicy · Smooth · Exotic · Rounded

Did You Know?

Mizunara oak grows so slowly and porously that casks made from it often leak - Japanese distilleries once lost up to a third of their spirit to evaporation before the technique was perfected.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sadashi Mizunara Oak Finish

What is mizunara oak?

Mizunara is a slow-growing Japanese oak species that gives whisky distinctive notes of sandalwood and Asian spice not found in European or American oak.

What does the name Sadashi mean?

Sadashi is a Japanese word representing ambition and the drive to achieve something - a philosophy reflected in the multi-stage cask process.

Is Sadashi a single malt?

No, it's a blended whisky made of 50% malt and 50% grain whisky, first matured in sherry and bourbon casks and then finished in mizunara.

Is Sadashi a good entry point into Japanese whisky?

Yes, its soft, spiced profile is approachable, while the mizunara finish gives the more curious drinker something extra to explore.

What glass suits Sadashi best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass brings out the sandalwood and spice notes best.

Where does the water for Sadashi come from?

The whisky is made with clean spring water from the Niigata region of Japan, known for its soft, mineral-rich water.