Hatozaki – Umeshu 12 Year Old Cask Finish Akashi, Hyogo prefecture, Japan Nose: Delicate aromas of cereals and iodine, complemented by fresh pear and apricot, with subtle hints of honey and malt. Palate: A harmonious blend of iodine, apricot, honey, malt loaf, and pear, leading to a rich and complex taste experience. Finish: Long and sweet, leaving a delicate, refined imprint on the palate, with lingering notes of yellow plums. Notes: Bottled at 46% ABV, this whisky is uncolored and unchill-filtered, preserving its authentic character. Hatozaki 12-Year-Old Umeshu Cask Finish is a Japanese blended malt whisky from the Kaikyo Distillery. This expression is crafted from premium single malts, each aged for a minimum of 12 years in American oak casks, followed by a six-month finishing period in casks that previously held Umeshu liqueur—a traditional Japanese plum liqueur made from ume plums.