ONTAKE The First Edition Solera Sherry

The Ontake Distillery is a relatively new venture by Nishi Shuzo, located in the rolling hills of the Kagoshima countryside. Nishi Shuzo, the company behind Ontake Distillery, has a long history dating back to 1845. They are known for producing high-quality spirits and shochus, and have now expanded into the production of Japanese single malt whisky. The distillery started its whisky production in 2019, with the installation of two pot stills designed to remove heavy flavour components and extract only the “fruity and deep flavour components”.

Ontake The First Edition 2023 is the inaugural single malt whisky release from the Ontake Distillery. This whisky is matured in old sherry casks, specifically first-fill solera sherry butts, which contribute to its unique flavor profile. The whisky is non-chill filtered and bottled at an ABV of 43%, with a volume of 700ml. It is noteworthy that all whisky releases from Ontake are exclusively matured in these old sherry casks, which is a distinctive feature of their production process.