[Nishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.] Nishi Sake Brewery, a brewery that continues to take on challenges, Mitake Distillery opened in 2019, and the long-awaited bourbon barrel single malt “Mitake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS” will be sold by lottery from 11:00 on October 1st!
Nishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Press release: September 30, 2024 Nishi Sake Brewery, a brewery that continues to take on challenges, Mitake Distillery opened in 2019, and the long-awaited bourbon barrel single malt “Mitake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS” will be sold by lottery from 11:00 on October 1st! ~ “Barrel” is also one of the important raw materials. Mitake’s first special bourbon barrel ~ Nishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Location: Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Representative Director: Yoichiro Nishi) will release Mitake Distillery’s second product, “Mitake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS,” from Tuesday, October 1, 2024. We will release it. Due to limited quantities, we will begin accepting applications for lottery sales on THE ONTAKE DISTILLERY WEB from 11:00 on October 1st. The second single malt from Mitake Distillery is “Mitake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS,” which is made from only the original sake distilled in-house. This is a new whiskey made with yeast cultivated in-house, carefully selected two-row barley, and New Pot, which was created using carefully calculated distillation techniques and aged in high-quality 1st Fill bourbon barrels. Image
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https://www.nishi-shuzo.co.jp/ontake/bourbon-barrels-2024/ “Barrel” is also one of the important raw materials. Mitake Distillery’s first special bourbon barrel. New Pot is not the only thing that Mitake Distillery puts its soul into. Barrels are also one of the key raw materials. The special bourbon barrels selected by Mitake Distillery are barrels used to age bourbon whiskey manufactured in Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA. We carefully select only the highest quality 1stFill bourbon barrels by visiting this area, seeing each barrel with our own eyes, feeling the charred aroma inside, and getting a feel for the personalities of the people who work there. Furthermore, we also make original orders for barrel repairs. Each barrel is carefully maintained by our craftsmen. Please enjoy the “marriage” of Mitake Distillery’s new pot, created with all our heart, and special bourbon barrels selected by Mitake Distillery.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36237/26/36237-26-c69856b5055809b4ce3362cb626e4cf3-1600×1200.jpg Characteristics of bourbon barrels Bourbon barrels are used to age bourbon whiskey manufactured in Bourbon County, Kentucky, USA. According to the definition of bourbon under American law, it is mandatory to use “new white oak barrels with charred insides,” and the barrel imparts a smoky flavor and sweet flavors such as vanilla and caramel to the bourbon whiskey through the aging period. will be done. The barrels [1st fill barrels] from which bourbon whiskey is discharged cannot be used for aging bourbon whisky, so they are reused to mature other whiskeys around the world and continue to be used. That is the bourbon barrel I used this time. A blissful marriage of unprocessed sake and barrels At Mitake Distillery, we only use high-quality 1st fill bourbon barrels and offer a marriage of new pot and barrels. The completed “Mitake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS” has a sweet aroma of dried apricots and raisins, and a complex and powerful aroma of hazelnuts and nutmeg, and is
characterized by a smooth drinking taste and spicy accent. Tasting and pairing This whisky, with its creamy flavor and hints of earth and grain, pairs perfectly with oysters. We recommend pairing it with smoked oysters pickled in oil or canapés, which bring out the flavor of the bourbon barrels. It also goes well with smoked duck, providing a wonderful marriage between the flavor of duck meat and its fat and the flavor of whiskey. By sprinkling coarsely ground pepper, it blends in with the spiciness of the whisky, giving it even more flavor. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36237/26/36237-26-b66fa28f52cd542c42f5ba9c9709d596-1600×1200.jpg [Product overview] ・Product name: Mitake THE FIRST EDITION BOURBON BARRELS ・Lottery sales start date and time: October 1, 2024 (Tuesday) 11:00~ https://www.nishi-shuzo.co.jp/ontake/bourbon-barrels-2024/ ・Price: ¥14,300 (tax included) ・Alc frequency: 43% ・Raw material name: Malt ・Content capacity: 700ml About “Mitake Distillery” overlooking Sakurajima (Mitake) Located on a hill about 400 meters above sea level overlooking Kinko Bay and Mt. Mitake (Sakurajima), there is an abundance of natural soft water, and it is cool even in the hot season, suitable for storage, and the air is clear. This is where we began our challenge of making whisky. I did.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36237/26/36237-26-5c5aa544c3b047c3aadf5335cbe2a795-2100×1400.jpg Raw materials are life. The water is naturally soft water that gushes out over 1,000 liters per minute. We use the perfect water for making whisky, which has been filtered and polished over many years by the rich forests of the hills surrounding the Mitake Distillery. The yeast used is selected from Nishi Sake Brewery’s own yeast, selected two-row barley, and carefully selected barrels. Mitake Distillery’s whiskey is made from the many lives of Kagoshima.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36237/26/36237-26-abd6cba1e45ed142303f8f320e165df2-2250×1500.jpg The taste that Mitake Distillery aims for. The stills at Mitake Distillery, both first distillation and second distillation, are designed with line arms pointing upwards. By doing so, the heavy flavor components are removed and only the “fruity, deep flavor components” that have reached the top of the still can be extracted. This results in a new pot with a refreshing taste that is gentle on people. A mellow fruit aroma. Balanced flavor. A clear drink that slides down your throat. This is the flavor of the whiskey that Mitake Distillery is aiming for.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/36237/26/36237-26-b9eba83a1606c768bd10dc816371c089-2250×1500.jpg About Nishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Nishi Sake Brewery is a brewery that has been producing sake for three centuries since its
establishment in 1845, supported by the richness of the land of Satsuma. By harnessing the power of fermentation from tiny creatures that are invisible to the naked eye, we can brew the blessings of nature into delicious alcoholic beverages. In all aspects of sake brewing, this idea never changes. [Main brands] ●Whiskey Mitake Distillery Brand site: https://www.nishi-shuzo.co.jp/ontake/ ●Shochu Hozan brand site: https://www.nishi-shuzo.co.jp/houzan/ ●Wine URLAR brand site: https://urlar.co.nz/japan/ ●Sake Tenpu brand site: https://www.nishi-shuzo.co.jp/tenbu/ [Company Profile] Company name: Nishi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Representative director: Yoichiro Nishi Address: 4970-17 Yokura, Fukiage-cho, Hioki-shi, Kagoshima 899-3309 Founded: Koka 2nd year (1845) Business details: Manufacture and sale of authentic shochu, sake, whiskey, wine, liqueurs, and spirits Official website: https://www.nishi-shuzo.co.jp/ Official EC site: https://kurachoku-club.shop/ Official Instagram:
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