{"product_id":"kujira-ryukyu-5-year-old-japanese-whisky","title":"Kujira Ryukyu 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eKujira Ryukyu 5 Year Old is a unique Japanese single grain whisky, made from 100% long grain Indica rice and aged for five years in sherry casks. Produced in Okinawa Prefecture, this whisky diverges from traditional malt expressions, offering a smooth, well-rounded character with a distinctive balance of sweetness and spice. The use of black Koji yeast, a technique rooted in Okinawan distilling, adds depth and umami richness, setting this whisky apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eKujira Ryukyu Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"820\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNose: Aromas of caramel, vanilla, wood, and spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePalate: Caramel, fresh vanilla, and ripe plums balanced by a gentle spiciness and creamy texture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinish: Smooth and mellow with lingering notes of pepper, oak, and spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eWhy Choose Kujira Ryukyu 5 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1192\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis whisky offers a rare and innovative take on Japanese whisky-making, using rice fermentation with black Koji yeast to create a smooth, slightly umami depth. The sherry cask maturation enriches its sweet and fruity complexity, making it a standout choice for those exploring new whisky profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kujira Ryukyu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50990736998688,"sku":null,"price":134.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0232\/3232\/files\/Shin-KUJIRA-Ryukyu-Whisky-5-year-old.png?v=1764503716","url":"https:\/\/whisky.estate\/products\/kujira-ryukyu-5-year-old-japanese-whisky","provider":"Whisky Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}