Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky 2022
Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky 2022 is the sherry-cask-forward chapter of Kanosuke Distillery's annual limited-edition series — a 59% ABV (118 proof) cask-strength Japanese single malt in 700mL. Distilled between 2017 and 2019 and matured roughly three years, it vats barrels built around Oloroso sherry casks alongside re-charred ex-Mellowed Kozuru rice-shochu American oak and ex-bourbon casks. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 59% (118 proof), cask strength, non-chill filtered, no color added
- Size: 700mL
- Casks: Oloroso sherry (key component) + re-charred ex-Mellowed Kozuru shochu oak + ex-bourbon
- Distillery: Kanosuke Distillery, Kagoshima, Japan (est. 2017, first distillation 2018)
- Release: 2022 Limited Edition, ~3,000-bottle US release (per Wooden Cork)
Mellow Land, Mellow Whisky
Kanosuke Distillery sits on the white sands of Fukiagehama beach in Kagoshima, facing the East China Sea — the dream distillery of second-generation president Kanosuke Komasa, built by centuries-old shochu maker Komasa Jyozo. The concept "MELLOW LAND, MELLOW WHISKY" leans on shochu expertise (notably the Mellowed Kozuru rice-shochu casks) and the coastal climate. Each annual limited edition spotlights a different cask profile: 2021 FIRST leaned on shochu casks, 2021 SECOND on bourbon — the 2022 Edition puts the sherry casks in the fore. Compare with other Japanese whiskies or explore world whisky at Del Mesa, and see the distillery's range at Kanosuke Distillery.
Tasting Notes
Distillery notes (per retailers): reddish amber color. Nose: lemon tea, honey, ume plum, Japanese nikki cinnamon. Palate: dried berries, coffee candy, old woodiness. Finish: spicy, with a pleasantly lingering bittersweetness.
How to Enjoy
At 59% this deserves a careful pour — try it neat with a drop of water to open the sherry character, or in a heavy-based glass on one cube. The bittersweet, spiced profile also stands up in a Rob Roy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kanosuke 2022 Edition?
The 2022 limited-edition single malt from Kanosuke Distillery (Kagoshima, Japan) — a sherry-cask-forward, cask-strength (59% ABV) Japanese whisky in 700mL.
How old is Kanosuke 2022?
No age statement — the spirit was distilled between 2017 and 2019 and matured roughly three years.
Has Kanosuke 2022 won any awards?
No awards were found for the 2022 Edition specifically; the IWSC 2022 Silver (91 pts) belongs to the 2021 FIRST release.
Where is Kanosuke Distillery?
On the coast of Fukiagehama in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan; founded 2017, built by shochu maker Komasa Jyozo.
Japanese whisky collectors: add the Kanosuke Single Malt 2022 to your shelf — order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.