Hatozaki Small Batch Pure Malt Whisky

Hatozaki Small Batch Whisky is a vatting of 100% malt whiskies which have been aged in 5-6 years in oak. Age blend is in bourbon, imported sherry, and native Mizunara oak casks. Rich profile of sweet cereals and malty dried fruit with a light touch of smoke and honey on the finish.

Nose: Big on lemon zest, with a bit of melon. Some oak was in there, though the fruit elements were more prominent.

Palate: The first impression was of a light and fruit forward whisky. I let this one rest for a beat and gave it another good swirl. I was able to pick up a bit more of the nuances going on. The fruit elements were still prominent, but intermixed with a touch of pepper and some mild richness from the cask finishes.

Composed of 100% malt whiskies and blended from 5 to 6-year-old single malt, it is only produced in small batches of less than 20 casks. This whisky is never coloured or unchill-filtered.

46% ABV / 92 Proof

750 ML