Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition

Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition, NAS, 50%

The Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition is the result of a collaboration between John Rhea, Kentucky Owl’s master blender, and Yahisa Yusuke, master blender for Nagahama Distillery in Japan. The objective was to make a bourbon from a Japanese viewpoint.

This whisky is a combination of bourbon aged for 4, 5, 6 and 13 years.

The Kentucky Owl Takumi Edition goes on sale in Norway next week at NOK 1850 (18740501).

Nose: Softly floral with a hint of perfumed elegance, underpinned by corn sweetness that feels inviting and warm.

Taste: Full-bodied with a rich profile; spicy and peppery notes come forward, balanced by an abundant corn sweetness and subtle floral undertones.

Finish: Medium-long, becoming sweeter and gaining depth with caramel tones that add a touch of warmth.

Comment: Sweetness and spice.

Score 87/100

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-Thomas