Kanosuke 2019/2026 - 6 Year Old - Sherry Butt #19357 - 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import
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Profile: The Kanosuke 2019/2026 - 6 years - Sherry Butt #19357 - 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import at a glance
- Japanese origin: This single malt comes from Kanosuke Distillery in Kagoshima and reflects a modern Japanese whisky style with a clear regional identity.
- Cask with depth: Matured in a Sherry Butt, the whisky gains depth, dark fruit notes and a pleasingly spicy framework.
- Cask strength substance: At 62.0% vol., this bottling is presented in powerful, unfiltered form, yet remains focused and precise.
- Anniversary release: As an original bottling for Kirsch Import’s 50th anniversary, this edition carries notable collector appeal.
- Clean presentation: Bottled without colouring, it stays close to its natural cask character in both appearance and flavour.
Portrait: What defines the Kanosuke 2019/2026 - 6 years - Sherry Butt #19357 - 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import
With Kanosuke Distillery in Japan, technical precision meets a young but unmistakably individual whisky style. Based in Kagoshima, the distillery does not treat its maritime setting as a side note, but as part of its identity: a subtle coastal touch, combined with structure, warmth and a carefully balanced aromatic profile. That combination gives this single malt its appeal without making it overly showy.
This single-cask release matured from 2019 in Sherry Butt no. 19357 and was bottled in 2026 at cask strength. The result is a whisky with noticeable depth, where dark fruit, spicy oak and a natural sweetness come together in a convincing way. Its release as an exclusive bottling for Kirsch Import’s 50th anniversary adds further significance to the Kanosuke range.
In this unfiltered, uncoloured form, the whisky reveals its character especially clearly. It is made for drinkers who value Japanese whisky not only for elegance, but also for depth and concentration. A glass of this Kanosuke feels unforced and authentic - with enough strength for neat enjoyment and enough complexity to explore over time.
Tasting Notes: This is how the Kanosuke 2019/2026 - 6 years - Sherry Butt #19357 - 50th Anniversary Kirsch Import tastes
- Nose: Ripe dark fruit, raisins and a touch of cocoa powder are joined by vanilla, oak and gentle spice.
- Palate: Full-bodied and powerful, with sherried sweetness, dried fruit, nutty tones and warm oak spice.
- Finish: Long, dry and spicy, with dark chocolate, oak wood and a subtle salty accent.
- Overall impression: A concentrated, expressive single malt that brings together strength and balance in a convincing way.
| Bottler: | Original Bottling |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 62,00%vol. |
| Age: | 6 year old |
| Distillery: | Kanosuke Distillery |
| Destillation Date: | 2019 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Japan |
| Product Type: | Japanischer Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Kanosuke |
| Responsible food business operator: | Speciality Drinks Ltd., Elixir House, Whitby Avenue, Park Royal, London NW10 7SF, Großbritannien |
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