Togouchi Japanese Blended Whisky Kiwami 0,7L 40%

Togouchi Japanese Blended Whisky Kiwami 0.7L 40%

Background information on Togouchi Kiwami:

In the now difficult to keep track of the whisky market, it is very difficult for many manufacturers and producers to get attention. Unique selling points are becoming increasingly rare and can only be made clear to the customer with great effort. It is therefore a great help if you can tell an interesting story about the production of your whisky.

The best example of this is the Japanese whisky producer Togouchi, which has operated its own distillery on the main island of Honshu since 1918. The so-called Chugoku Jozo distillery initially produced typical Japanese specialties such as fruit liqueurs, sake or the high-proof brandy shochu.

Following their love of whisky, they finally began creating their own product in 1990. It should be noted, however, that Togouchi does not distill the whisky itself but buys various individual distillates from Canada and Scotland. A harmonious composition is then created from these in Japan. Since Japanese whisky makers are famous worldwide for their blending skills, it is not surprising that all of Togouchi's qualities have a complex and extremely sublime taste profile and have received numerous awards.

What makes Togouchi whiskies unique and unmistakable, however, is the extraordinary maturation process. All whiskies are stored in a 361 m long, disused railway tunnel that runs through massive mountain rock. There, a constant temperature of 15 °C and constant humidity prevail all year round, i.e. optimal conditions for whisky maturation.

The Chugoku Jozo distillery showcases the pinnacle of its art with the Togouchi Kiwami. The strictly limited special edition was only released on the French market. Fortunately, a few bottles made it to our shop.

The Togouchi Kiwami is a blended whisky made from Canadian grain whisky and Scottish single malt that has been aged for many years. The aroma and flavor profile shows a typically Scottish character and a harmonious lightness, which clearly indicates a high malt content.

Taste of the Togouchi Kiwami:

As soon as you open the elegant clay bottle, beguiling aromas rise to the nose. A balanced composition of delicate sweetness, fruitiness and pleasant spiciness appears. Herbal notes then initially emerge in the nosing. Coriander, rosemary and lavender are present until citrus fruits, vanilla and heather honey come to the fore. An intense oak spice forms an unobtrusive base. Overall, the Togouchi Kiwami impresses with a full, extremely complex bouquet and a refreshing lightness that is also continued in the taste.

On the tongue, the Togouchi Kiwami delights with a strong, intense start. Vanilla, caramel, candied orange peel, pickled ginger and raisins are accompanied by a full oak load. In the background, there are even subtle hints of smoke that blend wonderfully into the complex interplay. The finish is full-bodied and warming and remains on the tongue and palate for a long time.

With the Togouchi Kiwami, the Japanese manufacturer has succeeded in creating a truly successful product that elegantly combines the advantages of Scottish whisky with Japanese blending art.