Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition Bourbon Whiskey
Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof (50% ABV), 750mL limited-edition blend of Kentucky straight bourbons aged 4, 5, 6, and 13 years — bottled non-chill-filtered. A cross-cultural collaboration between Kentucky Owl Master Blender John Rhea and Nagahama Distillery (Japan) Master Blender Yusuke Yahisa, the blend was assembled in Japan ("Takumi" = master artisan) from bourbons sourced through Bardstown Bourbon Company. Roughly 25,000 bottles were produced for the October 2022 release; it scored 97 points from Tasting Panel Magazine. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 50% (100 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Blend: KY straight bourbons aged 4, 5, 6, 13 years; non-chill-filtered
- Collaboration: John Rhea × Yusuke Yahisa (Nagahama Distillery, Japan)
- Edition: limited, ~25,000 bottles, October 2022 release
- Origin: Kentucky, USA (blended in Japan)
Bourbon Through a Japanese Lens
Takumi Edition asks what Kentucky bourbon becomes when a Japanese master blender finishes the job: the same 4-to-13-year Kentucky stocks, assembled in Japan with an artisan's restraint. The 100-proof bottling keeps the blend bold, and the non-chill filtration keeps every oil and ester in the glass. Browse more bourbon whiskey or Kentucky Owl at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Caramel, oak, and dark cherry (retailer notes).
Palate: Full and layered — vanilla, baking spice, toasted nuts, mature oak.
Finish: Long and warming with elegant spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single cube — a collector's blend worth savoring slowly. A few drops of water open the older stocks' depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Takumi" mean?
"Master" or "master artisan" in Japanese — a nod to the Japanese master blender collaboration.
Is Takumi Edition a Japanese whisky?
No — all the whiskey stock is Kentucky straight bourbon; it was blended in Japan.
How limited is it?
Approximately 25,000 bottles for the October 2022 release.
What ages are in the blend?
Kentucky straight bourbons aged 4, 5, 6, and 13 years; exact mash-bill proportions are undisclosed.
A trans-Pacific masterwork in bourbon — pick up Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
