Amahagan : Blended Malt Whisky Edition No.1
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after 15 September 2025
DeliveryFree Home delivery for orders exceeding 2,250 DKK
Description
Tasting characteristics and tips for the Blended Malt Whisky Edition No.1 by Amahagan
Tasting
Nose
Complex bouquet revealing aromas of chocolate and orange, accompanied by notes of vanilla and toasted nuts.
Palate
The palate is distinguished by a medium-bodied structure offering a fruity complexity evoking orange and apple.
An artisanal Japanese blended malt from Nagahama with fruity and chocolatey notes
The Nagahama distillery, a pioneer of artisanal Japanese whisky
Founded in 2016 in Nagahama in Shiga Prefecture, this Japanese artisanal distillery produces single malts but also blended whiskies under the name Amahagan, which is the reverse anagram of Nagahama. Owned by Nagahama Distillery Co. Ltd., it is located on the site of the former Roman brewery, benefiting from the pure waters of Mount Ibuki and its proximity to Lake Biwa. This young house favors blended malts aged in bourbon barrels, without cold filtration or added coloring, developing complex aromatic profiles with notes of orange, chocolate, and vanilla, perfectly embodying the new generation of artisanal Japanese whisky.
The Blended Malt Whisky Edition No.1, the first creation in a global series
Amahagan World Malt Edition No.1 represents the first expression of this unique distillery, which houses the smallest stills in Japan, nicknamed "aranbics" in reference to their shape reminiscent of Arabic architecture. This innovative blend pairs Japanese whiskies with malts imported from abroad, creating a distinctive tasting signature.
Aged in bourbon barrels and presented at 47% alcohol, this blended malt adheres to the house's natural philosophy: no cold filtration nor added coloring. This approach preserves the spirit's aromatic integrity, revealing the full complexity of the waters of Lake Biwa, considered the largest freshwater lake in Japan. Recommended for newcomers thanks to its non-smoky character and approachable fruity flavors, it launches a series of three "World Malts" that testifies to the international ambition of this young Japanese distillery.
