[New Item]YUZA First Edition 2022

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Azabu Juban BAR Shinkai.

Today we are pleased to announce the arrival of 「YUZA First Edition 2022」, a limited release from Kinryu Corporation and YUZA Distillery.

「YUZA First edition 2022」… Born with a strong belief that, ”Maturing until you are satisfied with the results.” ”Concentrate on offering only products that meet the definition of Japanese whisky.” The young staff start from scratch to create the ‘Yusa distillery character’. Limited edition of 8,500 bottles.

Only bourbon barrels used for ageing.

It is carefully selected from the original spirit casked between November 2018 and January the following year, when the distillery was just coming into operation, and bottled at cask strength to allow the full flavour of the cask release to be enjoyed.Only bourbon barrels are used for maturation, with a gorgeous, fruity aroma and flavour.

The sweet aroma of nuts, almonds, vanilla and honey flows smoothly into the mouth, changing from a fruity taste to a malt flavour and lingering. When watered down, the fruity aroma intensifies and the sweetness of the bourbon casks peeks out. The alcohol and youthfulness are lost.

This quality is amazing for a first release. This whisky strongly reflects the commitment of the Yusa distillery.

Tasting Notes

FlavorSweet, floral aromas of honey, vanilla and apricot. Nuts, almonds
TasteSmooth on the tongue, light to medium-bodied, fruity sweetness
AftertasteSlight alcohol tingle and malt flavour

Product Specifications

Alcohol content 61%
Liquor categoriesSingle malt Japanese whisky
Cask typeBourbon Barrels
Volume and quantity700ml
No. of products soldLimited edition of 8,500 bottles
Date of releaseFeb 2022.
BAR Shinkai Offer priceone glass costs  / 45ml: 5,610yen, 30ml: 3,740yen, 15ml: 1,870yen

BAR Shinkai offers this service at the Azabu Juban, as well as at all Toranomon and DaimonIf you are interested, please give it a try. 

For more information on YUZA First Edition 2022see this article.