Built on Land Nurtured by Sea, Wind, and The Setting Sun.
Fukiage Beach, located at the doorstep of KANOSUKE DISTILLERY, is home to one of Japan’s three largest sand dunes. Its pristine white sands stretch 50 kilometers between Ichikikushikino, Hioki, and Minamisatsuma, making it the longest beach in Japan. Beneath those sands lies an abundant source of pristine subterranean water, purified by the minerals of the Shirasu Plateau, which further enhances the quality of Kanosuke’s whiskies.
Traditional yet modern. Full-flavored yet mellow. Welcome to the new wave of Japanese Craft Whisky, brought to you by KANOSUKE.
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Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: 5+ Years
ABV: 61% (Natural Cask Strength)
Cask: 3 years in a shochu cask and 2 years in a red wine cask
Size: 700 ml
This Kanosuke Single Cask Whisky has been selected by and bottled exclusively for MIZUNARA. It has been matured for about 3 years in a shochu cask and 2 years in a red wine cask at the Kanosuke Distillery warehouse. Bottled at an ABV of 61% this is a limited release of 258 bottles for the Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore market only.
The label designed by Artist Saumya Bharati and titled “The Rainbow Girl” is the second in the collaborative series with the same Artist. The bright colors of the rainbow celebrate the transition between the clouds & the rain to the warmth of the sunlight shining through the water droplets in the sky and the joy this very moment brings to the girl. We hope that the transition from the visual experience, aroma and of flavours from the front, to the mid and the back of the palate bring a similar joy to whisky lovers. Kanpai!
Rated 87 Points by WhiskyFun Comments from WhiskyFun ".... there are some rather bewildering aspects but also bags of fun. Surely worth a few extra points because of that."
Tasting Notes：
Color: Deep orange.
Nose: Baked apples, prunes, and brown sugar-coated cashews, layered with vanilla ice cream and a hint of elegant tea leaf.
Palate: Caramel fudge and cacao nibs, alongside pink grapefruit and ripe cherry.
Finish: Gentle, creamy salted caramel lingers with a clean citrus aftertaste.
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 48%
Size: 700 ml
Kanosuke Single Malt is the flagship whisky from Kanosuke Distillery, meticulously crafted from lightly peated barley using three different pot stills. This expression is matured primarily in re-charred American white oak casks previously used for aging the barrel-aged shochu ‘Mellowed Kozuru.’ Every step—mashing, fermentation, distillation, and maturation—occurs in the picturesque Kagoshima region. The whisky is non-chill filtered, preserving its rich flavors and aromas.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: The nose is vibrant, featuring ripened citrus fruit (karin), honey, banana, lemon tea, and caramel, creating a fragrant and inviting profile.
- Palate: On the palate, experience a sunset taste with ginger honey and slightly smoked nuts, balancing sweetness and complexity.
- Finish: The finish is sweet and aromatic, with a touch of bitterness, leading to a mild and long-lasting conclusion that lingers pleasantly.
Kanosuke Single Malt is perfect for those seeking a whisky that encapsulates the essence of its origin, offering a unique drinking experience that reflects the artistry and tradition of Japanese whisky-making.
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 48%
Cask: Re-charred ex-shochu cask, bourbon barrels
Size: 700 ml
The first limited-edition peated release from KANOSUKE's flagship Single Malt series. "Breeze" captures the elegant, refined essence nurtured by the sea winds of Kagoshima's Fukiagehama.
Bottled at an ABV of 48%, this mellow and elegant peated single malt Japanese whisky is crafted using re-charred ex-shochu casks and bourbon barrels. This non-chill filtered whisky features a blend of peated whiskies as a key malt, vatted with specially selected casks of finished whiskies. Received Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2025.
Color: Golden Amber. Nose: Blackcurrant, Caramel, Honey butter, Baguette, Gentle bonito dashi. Taste: Quince candy, Pear, Kumquat compote, Smoked bacon, Salt candy, Soybean flour. Finish: Long aftertaste of quince and a hint of kumquat peel.
Perfect Summer Sip: Delight in it neat, on the rocks, or especially as a refreshing highball. An excellent companion for smoked nuts, bacon burgers, or seaside seafood barbecues.
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 48%
Cask: two types of sherry casks—Oloroso and Cream, shochu casks, new American white oak casks
Size: 700 ml
This limited edition from the Kanosuke Single Malt series highlights the distillery’s signature finesse through a rich marriage of Oloroso and Cream sherry casks. Crafted from whiskies distilled in three pot stills and matured in varied casks — including ex-shochu, sherry, bourbon, and red wine — it embodies the mellow yet complex Kanosuke style.
A touch of new American white oak adds brightness, while the influence of shochu casks lends a gentle Japanese “wa” spice. The result is an elegant balance of dark cherry aroma and fruit pound cake, unfolding into a smooth wave of tropical mangosteen and a serene seaside finish.
Color: Reddish Amber
Aroma: Dark cherry, Vanilla, Nikki(Japanese cinnamon), Raspberry.
Palate: Soft raisins, Dark chocolate, Cloves, Fruits pound cake.
Finish: Tropical mangosteen, a subtle, oaky dryness lingering on the long finish.
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- Region: Kagoshima, Japan
- Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
- Age: NAS
- ABV: 51%
- Size: 700 ml
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still is crafted at the Hioki Distillery, where both unmalted and malted barley are employed in a unique mashing and fermentation process. This whisky is then distilled with care in a stainless steel shochu pot still, followed by maturation in new American white oak casks and bourbon barrels at the Kanosuke Distillery warehouse. The result is a whisky that beautifully blends tradition and innovation, showcasing the rich terroir of Kagoshima.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: The nose opens with inviting aromas of butter sand, apricot, plum, and a hint of citrus, creating a fragrant and fruity bouquet.
- Palate: On the palate, enjoy the delightful flavors of marmalade, vanilla, orange, and almond, offering a sweet and nutty profile.
- Finish: The finish is smooth and warming, featuring notes of vanilla, dry ginger, cinnamon, and a gentle sweetness that lingers pleasantly.
- Region: Kagoshima, Japan
- Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
- Age: NAS
- ABV: 53%
- Size: 700 ml
Kanosuke Double Distillery is a distinctive Japanese whisky that showcases the unique craftsmanship of the Kanosuke family, combining the expertise from two distilleries in Kagoshima on Japan's southwest coast. This whisky is a blend of stainless steel pot still whisky distilled at Hioki and single malt distilled at Kanosuke, both of which are aged at the Kanosuke facility. The combination of distillation methods contributes to a complex flavor profile, reflecting the innovative spirit of the distillery.
The distillery won the "Gold Winner of Blended Category" on 2025 World's Whiskies Awards and a Silver award-winning on the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: The aroma is vibrant and inviting, featuring notes of vanilla, mint, melon, peach, apricot, and a hint of lemongrass.
- Palate: On the palate, the whisky reveals rich flavors of cinnamon, black tea, orange, and clove, creating a warm and comforting experience.
- Finish: The finish is oaky and rich, leaving a well-balanced fruit aroma with a subtle touch of bitterness, ensuring a satisfying end to the tasting journey.
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 57%
Cask: bourbon, apple brandy, ex-shochu, white wine, sherry cask
Size: 700 ml
This 2026 Single Malt limited edition is crafted from a generous selection of key malts, featuring whisky aged in bourbon barrels and finished in apple brandy casks, alongside spirit matured in re-charred ex-shochu casks and finished in white wine casks.
Additional layers of complexity are introduced through sherry casks and a subtle hint of peated whisky, all refined through a slow dilution process to achieve a mellow, rounded depth.
The whisky opens with gentle floral aromas. On the palate, it reveals a soft sweetness reminiscent of yuzu bean paste, followed by a long, soothing finish with lingering notes of grapefruit and a touch of sea breeze.
(Tasting Note from Distillery)
Colour: Golden Amber
Nose: Orange blossom, Apple peal, White grape, Beach vitex(flower)
Palate: Vanilla, Yuzu paste, Honey, Apple brandy.
Finish: Grapefruit, apple peel and a gentle lingering spring sea breeze.
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 59%
Cask: re-charred ex-shochu casks, ex-sherry casks
Size: 700 ml
A limited release of Double Distillery celebrates the Kanosuke’s re-charred ex-shochu casks — a testament to 140 years of family tradition and expertise.
This unique blend unites the character of both Kanosuke and Hioki distilleries. Hioki’s pot still whisky and Kanosuke’s single malt are matured in re-charred ex-shochu casks, with a final touch of a small amount of whisky matured in rum casks. The result is a layered, mellow richness with elegant warmth and subtle Japanese spice.
An evolution in Japanese whisky, Double Distillery tells the story of two brothers, two distilleries, and one legacy — continuing their grandfather’s pursuit of excellence in cask-aged spirits.
Color: Bright amber.
Aroma: Dried apricot, Plum jam, Canelé, Custard cream, Japanese cinnamon.
Palate: Ripe pear, Grated apple, White peach, Raisin, Ginger, Crème brûlée.
Finish: Salted caramel, Gentle aftertaste of lingering oak.
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 55%
Size: 700 ml
The 2024 Limited Edition release is a Japanese-style pot still whisky, distilled in unique stainless steel pot stills under vacuum pressure using malted barley and locally sourced un-malted barley at the Hioki Distillery. The whisky is then slowly matured in a combination of new American white oak casks, ex-Bourbon barrels, and re-charred ex-shochu casks at the Kanosuke Distillery warehouse.
A Gold award-winning Whisky in the Pot Still Category on the 2025 World Whiskies Awards. Experience the perfect balance of subtle dark chocolate bitterness and creamy sweetness in this limited edition expression.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Creme brûlée, new oak, apricots, fresh plums
- Palate: Vanilla, caramel sauce, charred oak, cocoa, matcha (green tea)
- Finish: Oily, intense dark chocolate
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 50%
Cask: Mizunara
Size: 700 ml
Experience the fifth chapter of KANOSUKE's exclusive "Artist Edition" series, a profound exploration of the Japanese Five Elements philosophy (Godai).
With this expression themed around “Water”, the series reaches a quiet culmination, continuing its exploration of whisky character through art.
Guided by this theme, the whisky draws inspiration from Mizunara—an oak long associated with the element of water. At its heart is a key malt matured in three rare Mizunara oak casks, expertly vatted with a diverse selection of both unpeated and peated malts. Slow dilution further harmonises the distinctive character of the Mizunara oak and peat, allowing each element to soften, integrate, and reveal greater depth.
Deep resonance from Mizunara oak, layered aromas, and an expanding, complex finish — like winter water, quiet yet unfailingly alive, flowing beneath the surface.
The element of Water, a universal symbol of life, is brought to life through the distinctive vision of artist Alexander Kori Girard. His recent watercolour practice, which explores the interplay of stillness and movement perfectly captures the gentle flow of water and the subtle pulse of life with delicate nuance, creating a visual expression that echoes the whisky's quiet depth and enduring character.
(Tasting Note from Distillery)
Colour: Golden Amber
Nose: Apple, Caramel, Vanilla, Nikki(Japanese cinnamon), Sandalwood, Roasted green tea
Palate: Apricot, Ginger, White peach, Kumquat jam, Light honey
Finish: Gentle honeyed sweetness with citrus peel and balanced peat lingering long, like ripples on water
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 50%
Cask: Various
Size: 700 ml
Experience the fourth chapter of KANOSUKE's exclusive "Artist Edition" series, a profound exploration of the Japanese Five Elements philosophy (Godai).
"Artist Edition #004", draws inspiration from “Metal (Gon)” and KANOSUKE's signature three pot stills to create a complex vatting of diverse unpeated spirits. At its core lies a lush, fruity spirit from Kanosuke's Spirits Still 2 (SS2), elevated by the rare depth of triple-distilled bourbon barrel spirit. The journey culminates in a unique finish within Islay casks, matured under the Kagoshima sun in Hioki. This fusion evokes a layered, lingering finish—a dialogue between the sea breezes of Islay and Hioki.
The "Artist Edition" series is inspired by the "Five Elements Theory" (wood, fire, earth, metal, water), a concept deeply rooted in Japanese culture. Various artists have been invited in the past to create original labels based on these five elements.
The beautiful brush gold label is designed by Japanese artist Keiko Yuasa, whose delicate brushwork captures the serene essence of "Metal (Gon)."
Color: Bright gold. Nose: Cut wood, Rosehip, Strawberry jam, Nutmeg, Sea breeze. Taste: Peat (iodine), Honey, Salted candy, Lychee, White pepper, Japanese citrus. Finish: Gentle sweetness of orange marmalade, lingering sea breeze. (Tasting Note from Distillery)
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: NAS
ABV: 50%
Cask: Bourbon
Size: 700 ml
The Kanosuke Collaboration Series 01 "Kanosuke x Saburomaru" is a blended malt whisky themed "Mellow meets Peated," born from a cask-exchange between Kagoshima's Kanosuke Distillery and Toyama's Saburomaru Distillery.
This release uses Kanosuke's non-peated bourbon-matured spirit as the base, layered with Saburomaru's peated malt.The result is a complex, three-dimensional flavor profile that bridges two different distilling philosophies.
Tasting Notes
Nose: A beautiful balance of sea breeze and peat, opening up to vibrant notes of grapefruit, lychee, green apple, caramel, and a hint of oak-fired smoke
Palate: A rich and mellow mouthfeel bringing forward honey, cinnamon, kumquat, clotted cream, vanilla, and roasted hints of crème brûlée, poached pear, nutmeg, and burnt toffee
Finish: A creamy, lingering gentle finish with a clean citrus aftertaste
- Region: Japan
- Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
- Age: 3 Years
- ABV: 57% (Natural Cask Strength)
- Size: 700 ml
The 2021 Second Edition is the latest release from Kanosuke Distillery, beautifully situated along the scenic shores of Fukiagehama beach in Kagoshima. Distilled from unpeated malt in 2018, this whisky is primarily matured in first-fill re-charred ex-bourbon barrels for over three years. With approximately 5,000 bottles produced at a robust cask strength of 57%, this edition offers a compelling tasting experience.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Delight in the aromatic bouquet of citrus, vanilla, honey, and hints of lemon tea, inviting you into a refreshing olfactory experience.
- Palate: The palate bursts with the flavor of grapefruit, complemented by a delightful sweetness of cinnamon, creating a dynamic flavor profile.
- Finish: The finish balances sweet, fresh fruits with creamy vanilla and a touch of dark chocolate bitterness, leaving a satisfying conclusion to your tasting journey.
Awards:
- Rated 90 Points/Silver Medal at the IWSC 2022.
Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky 2021 Second Edition showcases the distillery's dedication to quality and tradition, making it a must-try for whisky aficionados and newcomers alike.
Region: Kagoshima, Japan
Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery
Age: 58 Months (~ 4.8 Years)
ABV: 53%
Cask: Bourbon (Rye from Knob Creek)
Size: 700 ml
This Kanosuke Single Cask Whisky aged for 58 months (i.e. about 4.8 Years) in a first fill Rye Cask from Knob Creek, has been selected by and bottled exclusively for MIZUNARA's 10th Anniversary. The label designed by Artist Saumya Bharati is a vivid celebration of colors capturing the joy and beauty of nature while also representing the vibrant explosion of flavors in this bottling. Kanpai!
Bottled at an ABV of 53% this is a limited release of 222 bottles for the Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore market only.
Color: Amber gold. Nose: Fresh grapes, Green apples, Apricots, Cinnamon & Caramel. Taste: Honey, Rich, vanilla and Caramel popcorn along with Grapefruit candy. Finish: Grapefruit peel combined with Salted caramel
Distillery Features
Water Source
High-quality water sourced from the nearby Fukiage sand dunes, contributing to the unique character of their whiskies.
Stills
Kanosuke employs three pot stills of varying shapes and sizes, allowing for a diverse range of whisky styles and flavors.
Casks
A variety of cask types for maturation, including bourbon, sherry, re-charred, and Kokuto Shochu casks, which impart distinct flavors to their whiskies.
