Light in body, yet full of flavour, this is an excellent introduction to Japanese whisky. Elegantly fruity with sherry-cask character.Firm, lively. Malted barley is at the heart of the palate, coated in herbaceous, liquorice, spiced (ginger, cinnamon) and chocolate tones. Very elegant, the mid-palate also delivers plenty of energy and as it draws to a close, fresh tobacco leaves and coconut intertwine to create a natural symphony of aromas. The finish is long, soft. It evokes the scent of wilted roses. Fine tannins balance its tangy character (lemon, grapefruit). It lingers on notes of tobacco, spices (cardamom, ginger), toasted nuts and stewed fruits (apple, damson). The final nose reveals exotic notes (lychee).

Junkara means 'dry'. This has a floral character and is smooth clean and crisp'¦. and dry. Great with seafood

Sweet potato withrice koji. Like most sweet potato shochu, the nose is funky with rich notes of olive. Rich and viscous on the palate with good fruit and even mineral. This expressive medium bodied shochu finishes spicy and dry and should be drank chilled, on the rocks or with hot water.