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Release Notes
Starting with a mash bill of 100% Malted Barley, the whisky is then double copper pot distilled using some of the world’s most pristine waters from the Misaka Mountain range in the Mt. Fuji basin, 250 meters below the surface. This is some of the purest water in the world and where the highest-grade sake’s source their water. Next, Tenjaku Pure Malt is aged in heavily seasoned Kentucky bourbon barrels creating a harmonious blend of 100% aged malt whiskies. The result is a masterful blend of mostly 5yr & 6yr whiskies.
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3rd Party Tasting Notes
Color: Rich amber.
Nose: Nutty, with hints of green apple and fresh herbs. Richly rounded with only a slight smokiness.
Palate: A crisp alcoholic presence, solid, yet delicate and smooth in the mouth.
Finish: Refreshing and clear aftertaste with a long finish. Vanilla notes give way to understated woody flavors that linger in the mouth.
Nose: Nutty, with hints of green apple and fresh herbs. Richly rounded with only a slight smokiness.
Palate: A crisp alcoholic presence, solid, yet delicate and smooth in the mouth.
Finish: Refreshing and clear aftertaste with a long finish. Vanilla notes give way to understated woody flavors that linger in the mouth.
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The Blender: Tenjaku
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Our story begins in Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture in the city of Fuefuki, overlooking Mt. Fuji. This fertile area is blessed with nature’s greatest gifts including lush forests, beautiful orchards, hot springs, and most importantly, crystal clear streams. This natural spring water is the lifeblood of Tenjaku Whisky.
The true soul of Tenjaku Whisky lies within the natural ingredients utilized to create it; none more so than the spring water used during the distillation process. All the water we use is drawn from 250 meters below the fertile surface of the Misaka mountain range. It is then filtered through volcanic rock to ensure the velvety-smooth texture and moderate mineral content that enables us to create Tenjaku's unique balance of smoothness, cleanliness, and flavor.
Drawing together the individual characteristics of each unprocessed whisky for a harmonious, exquisitely balanced finish – this is the delicate blending technique that is unique to Japan.
With countless tasting and smelling sessions, the important processes involved in creating a blend see sophisticated techniques employed by a craftsman who applies his past experience in creating whiskies and extensive knowledge of flavors and aromas cultivated through many years of winemaking.
The Japanese characters for the skylark (hibari), the much-loved herald of spring in the East and West, and for this masterfully blended whisky. Like the clear, exquisite song of a small bird, it features an agreeably pure, mellow flavour. Carefully selected unprocessed whiskies and pure, natural spring water are expertly blended to create this distinctive whisky. This was the vision of Tenjaku Master Blender, Kenji Watanabe.
The true soul of Tenjaku Whisky lies within the natural ingredients utilized to create it; none more so than the spring water used during the distillation process. All the water we use is drawn from 250 meters below the fertile surface of the Misaka mountain range. It is then filtered through volcanic rock to ensure the velvety-smooth texture and moderate mineral content that enables us to create Tenjaku's unique balance of smoothness, cleanliness, and flavor.
Drawing together the individual characteristics of each unprocessed whisky for a harmonious, exquisitely balanced finish – this is the delicate blending technique that is unique to Japan.
With countless tasting and smelling sessions, the important processes involved in creating a blend see sophisticated techniques employed by a craftsman who applies his past experience in creating whiskies and extensive knowledge of flavors and aromas cultivated through many years of winemaking.
The Japanese characters for the skylark (hibari), the much-loved herald of spring in the East and West, and for this masterfully blended whisky. Like the clear, exquisite song of a small bird, it features an agreeably pure, mellow flavour. Carefully selected unprocessed whiskies and pure, natural spring water are expertly blended to create this distinctive whisky. This was the vision of Tenjaku Master Blender, Kenji Watanabe.
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