Ohishi – Islay Cask Finish (75cl, 42.8%)

This is a Japanese whisky from Ohishi Distillery, bottled at 42.8% in a 75cl bottle. The distillery lies on the Kuma River, one of the three fastest flowing rivers in Japan, and uses some rice grown in its own fields. It was matured for five to six years in sherry and ex-brandy casks, then finished for a further two to three years in casks that previously held Islay whisky. The nose is gently smoky, with toasted marshmallow and vanilla.