Hanyu 2000 (Bottled 2014) Cask #919 Single Malt Japanese Whisky | 700ML

Whiskey: Hanyu 2000 (Bottled 2014) Cask #919 Single Malt Japanese Whisky | 700ML

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Size: 700ML

Proof: 114.8 (57.4%ABV)

Origin: Japan

Distillery: Hanyu

Distilled at Hanyu in 2000, this single malt Japanese whisky was matured for around 14 years before being bottled in 2014 by Speciality Drinks exclusively for Zuma and Roka restaurants. Drawn from cask 919 and bottled at a cask strength of 57.4% ABV, this release captures a rare moment from the now-closed Hanyu distillery.

Hanyu 2000 (Bottled 2014) Cask #919 Single Malt Japanese Whisky | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich and delicate nose.

Palate: Balanced and rich flavors.

Finish: Elegant long-lasting aftertaste.

Distillery Information

The history of the Japanese whisky Hanyu dates back to the 1600s, with the Akuto family producing sake in the town of Chichibu. Many years later, in 1941, the company built a factory in Hanyu and received their licence to produce alcohol in 1946, under the eyes of Isouji Akuto. It was here that they started to produce whisky in the 1980s, and in the 1990s they released a single malt whisky. Sadly, production stopped in 2000 (coincidentally close to the time when Karuizawa, another renowned Japanese distillery stopped production too), and was finally closed in 2004. However, the story of Hanyu doesnt stop there. While much of the distillery was dismantled, Ichiro Akuto (Isoujis grandson) managed to purchase the remaining stocks of Hanyu whisky and currently sells these through his own brand, Ichiro.