Ontake First Edition 1st Fill Solera Sherry Butts

Single Malt - 43 % - 70 cl

Ontake First Fill Solera Sherry Butts is the first Japanese whisky from the young Ontake distillery near Kagoshima on the island of Kyushu, inheriting 180 years of distillation technology.

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Ontake First Fill Solera Sherry Butts offers a rich olfactory experience with sweet aromas of roasted apples and apricots, complemented by refreshing citrus notes, spices and toasty nuances. On the palate, it's distinguished by a dry flavor that quickly evolves into a full-bodied sweetness reminiscent of fruitcake, enriched by hints of vanilla. The finish is long and smooth, leaving a lasting impression of richness and complexity.

This whisky is made from carefully selected two-row barley and unpeated malt, and uses naturally sweet water from springs 300 meters below ground. Aged in old sherry casks, it acquires a light amber color and a distinctive aromatic richness. Distillation at The Ontake takes place in optimal conditions, at an altitude of around 400 meters in a hilly region of Kagoshima prefecture, offering a cool climate ideal for whisky aging.

Founded in 1845, the Nishi Shuzo brewery is renowned for its Satsuma Shochu and its constant pursuit of delicious taste. Inspired by the depth of spirits, The Ontake distillery was established in 2019 with the ambition of producing authentic Japanese whisky. Located in an area overlooking Mount Mitake, the distillery benefits from an abundance of pure water, essential to the production of high-quality whisky. The distillery team's philosophy is based on the mastery of fermented spirits and a commitment to purity and excellence, perpetuating a tradition that goes back over 180 years.

Détails

Details Ontake First Edition 1st Fill Solera Sherry Butts

Type

Single Malt

Producer

Nishi Shuzo

Distillery

The Ontake Distillery

Region

Kyushu - Kagoshima

Strength

43 %

Filtration

Unchill filtered

Volume

70 cl

Age

3 year old

Bottling Date

2023

Type of cask

First Fill Solera Sherry Butts

Bottling

Small Batch - Limited Edition

Coloring

Uncolored

Peat

No peated

Ingredient

Malted barley

Packaging

Cardboard case

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The distillery

The distillery The Ontake Distillery

Operational since December 2019, the Ontake distillery was created by the Nishi Shuzo company, whose origins date back to 1845 and which mainly produces shochu, including Tomino Houzan that you can find on Uisuki. Located at an altitude of around 400 m in the center of the Satsuma peninsula, in Kagoshima prefecture, the Ontake distillery benefits from a superb setting with a view overlooking the entire bay and the city of Kagoshima, but above all it has access to pure mountain water. A favorable context that allows Nishi Shuzo to meet its ambition: to produce a pure, aromatic and flavorful whisky.


The particularity of the Ontake distillery is its rather exclusive positioning with an architecture inspired by private clubs and museums, the presence of a golf course (owned by Nishi Shuzo) and an ambitious owner's cask program. An exclusive character that can be found in the first bottling available to the public, released in 2023. To date, Ontake whiskies have in common the use of non-peated malt and the benefit of aging in Olorosso sherry casks. Characteristics available on the "First Edition" single malt, recently available in our shop. An opportunity to discover the first steps of a promising distillery.

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