Sherry Cask Vatted, a classic product of the Kanosuke Distillery, “Single Malt Kanosuke”, is now available. Introduced here with a product review.
1. Photo of the bottle and label
Single Malt KANOSUKE SHERRY CASKS VATTED
Single Malt KANOSUKE SHERRY CASKS VATTED
2. Single Malt KANOSUKE SHERRY CASKS VATTED Characteristics
A limited edition of KANOSUKE’s flagship “Single Malt Kanosuke”, glamorously decorated with sherry casks.
In pursuit of a mellow KANOSUKE-like expression of sherry casks, this limited edition uses an abundance of original sherry aged in Oloroso and cream sherry casks.
Shochu casks, which bring the spicy “Japanese” nuance that is the core of KANOSUKE, and new American white oak casks were also added to the essence.
Aromas of dark cherries and a rich flavor reminiscent of fruit-filled pound cake.
On the palate, the mangosteen-like tropical fruitiness that gently spreads on the palate brings a gentle aftertaste like a seaside sunset.Reference: Kanosuke Distillery official website
2-1. Tasting Notes
*Excerpt from the official tasting notes
| Fragrance | Dark cherry, vanilla, nikki, raspberry |
| Taste | Gentle raisins, dark chocolate, cloves, fruit-filled pound cake, lychee |
| Aftertaste | Mangosteen, oaky bitterness lingers |
2-2. Product Specifications
| Alcohol Content | 48% (with a slight alcohol content) |
| Alcohol by category | Single Malt Japanese Whisky |
| Cask type | Oloroso, cream sherry casks, shochu casks, new American white oak casks |
| Content volume | 700ml |
| Number of bottles sold | Bottles sold |
| MSRP | 10,450 yen |
| Release date | November 28, 2024 |
3. Awards
No awards have been received at this time.
4. List Price and Online Price
4-1. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
| Product name | Single Malt Kanosuke SHERRY CASKS VATTED |
| Content volume | 700ml |
| MSRP | 10,450 yen (including tax) |
4-2. Resale price on Mercari
The resale price on Mercari was confirmed to be around 9,500 yen. (*As of 12/9/2025)
4-3. Sold price on Yahoo! Auction
Sold price on Yahoo! Auction was confirmed to be about 8,800 yen .(*As of 12/9/2025)
4-4. Rakuten, Yahoo Shopping, Amazon
We confirmed that the item was sold at a fixed price on Amazon and other online shopping sites . (*as of 12/9/2025)
4-5. Price offered at BAR Shinkai
BAR Shinkai, which this site operates, offers the product in small quantities, such as45 mlpercup: 2,970 yen,30 ml: 1,980 yen, and 15 ml: 990 yen.
5. About Kanosuke Distillery
Kanosuke Distillery started operation in 2017.
It stands on a spacious site of approximately 9,000 square meters along Fukiage Beach on the west coast of Kagoshima Prefecture, dotted with various facilities. The U-shaped, two-story main building houses distilling facilities, a bar with a great view, and a store selling original goods, allowing visitors to experience Whisky distilling up close.
A major feature of the Kanosuke Distillery is that it is equipped with three pot stills (distillers). Each has a capacity of 6,000 liters, 3,000 liters, and 1,600 liters, respectively, which is the norm for craft distilleries (small distilleries) around the world. Whisky is usually distilled twice, and Kanosuke Distillery uses pot stills with different shapes of necks and angles of line arms at the top during the second distillation (redistillation), which enables the distiller to create different types of original Whisky with varying aroma and flavor.
There is also a grain factory called Hioki Distillery, which is now the second distillery. Originally a shochu distillery that produced Komasa Shuzo’s signature product, the “Kozuru” series, “Komasa Gin” was also made at this distillery.2 Following the Kanosuke distillery, the Hioki warehouse will obtain a license to produce Whisky in 2020 and begin producing grain Whisky. Whisky distilled at Hioki has already been sold.
7. Lastly.
This year’s Kanosuke was blended under the theme of “melt-in-your-mouth sherry.
It has a mellow sweetness that is typical of Kanosuke, as well as a tropical fruit-like aroma and a pastry-like pound cake flavor, making it a recommended bottle for first-time straight drinkers.
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Lastly: Recommended Books on Japanese Whisky
If you want to learn more about Japanese whisky, which is a global trend, we highly recommend these books.
(1).Whisky Galore Vol.29 December 2021 issue
In the December 2021 issue of Whisky Galore, published by the Whisky Culture Research Institute, we report on 11 Japanese craft distilleries, including some that are open to the public for the first time, under the title of “Japanese Whisky Craft Frontline,” the first of three consecutive issues. Why did the popularity of Japanese whisky and the craft boom occur? We will examine with interviews. Chichibu Distillery / Chichibu No.2 Distillery / Mars Shinshu Distillery / Mars Tsunuki Distillery / Kanosuke Distillery / Hioki Distillery / Ontake Distillery / Osuzuyama Distillery / Kaikyo Distillery / Hanyu Distillery / Konosu Distillery
(2). Japanese Whisky as an Education for Business
This is a book written by Mamoru Tsuchiya, a world-famous whisky critic and representative of the Whisky Culture Research Institute, titled “Japanese Whisky as a Culture that Works for Business” .
The book covers the basics of whisky, the introduction of whisky to Japan, the birth of Japanese whisky, advertising strategies and the rise of Japanese whisky, and the current rise of craft distilleries. This is a book that summarizes Japanese whisky in a very easy to understand way.
(3). Whisky and I (Masataka Taketsuru)
Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, devoted his life to brewing whisky in Japan. This is a revised and reprinted version of the autobiography of a man who simply loved whisky and talked about himself. The book vividly depicts the days when he went to Scotland alone to study as a young man and overcame many hardships to complete Japanese whisky, as well as his companion, Rita.
(4). A Letter of Challenge from a New Generation Distillery
Launching in 2019. With the world experiencing an unprecedented whisky boom, what were the managers of craft distilleries thinking and what were their thoughts as they took on the challenge of making whisky? This book tells the stories of 13 craft distillery owners, including Ichiro Hido of Venture Whisky, famous for his Ichirose Malt, who inspired the birth of craft distilleries in Japan.
(5). Whiskey Rising
This is the Japanese version of Whisky Risng, published in the US in 2016, with much updated content. Not only does it describe the history of Japanese whisky in detail, but it also includes data on all the distilleries in Japan, including the craft distilleries that have been founded in recent years. The book also includes descriptions of the legendary bottles that have been released, as well as information on bars where Japanese whisky can be found.
