Kanosuke Double Distilleries Hioki x Kanosuke Ghost Series #23C

The third release in a Triptych from Kanosuke, blending Kanosuke single malt with Hioki pot still whisky. Married for 10 months in a fresh Komasa Jyozo ex-Umeshu cask, this 61% ABV limited edition delivers a distinctive Japanese profile with fruit-forward elegance and cask-strength power.

Key Details:
- Distillery/Producer: Kanosuke Distillery x Hioki (Komasa Jyozo)
- Country: Japan
- Series: Ghost Series #23C (Double Distilleries)
- Release Position: Third in a Triptych
- Style: Blended Japanese Whisky (Kanosuke single malt + Hioki pot still whisky)
- Maturation: Matured in oak; married 10 months in fresh Komasa Jyozo ex-Umeshu cask
- ABV: 61% (Cask Strength)
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Outturn: 570 bottles
- Age: NAS (undisclosed)
- Packaging: Original box/carton 
- Condition: New

Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Bright stone fruit and plum skin from the Umeshu influence, with vanilla, honeyed grain, and a lift of citrus peel.
- Palate: Concentrated and textural—apricot, cherry, and candied citrus layered over sweet malt, toasted oak, and a nip of peppery spice at 61%.
- Finish: Long and vibrant with lingering red-fruit sweetness, almond, and a clean, wine-kissed dryness.

Why Collect This Bottle:
- Triptych Finale: The third release in a themed series—key for set builders.
- Double Distilleries Blend: Unique marriage of Kanosuke single malt and Hioki pot still whisky.
- Umeshu Cask Marriage: Fresh ex-Umeshu cask adds singular Japanese fruit elegance.
- Scarcity + Strength: Just 570 bottles at cask strength—serious collector appeal.

Seller Notes:
- Stored upright in a cool, dark, climate-controlled environment.
- Fill level: high/into neck; capsule/security seals intact.

Bidder Confidence:
- Authenticity assured.
- Professional, secure packaging for shipping.
- International shipping available; buyer responsible for local duties and taxes.