THE LAST DROP
22 YEAR OLD JAPANESE BLENDED MALT WHISKY
FEATURING MALT WHISKIES DISTILLED IN THE MILLENNIUM YEAR 2000; the final year of Hanyu Distillery’s operation, The Last Drop’s third Japanese whisky release encapsulates the artistry of distilling in the country responsible for some of the most highly valued whiskies in the world. Just as Japan is a country of contradictions — from ancient temples to the most advanced technology, it is a place where tradition meets cosmopolitanism, where concrete jungles are encased in vast natural beauty – so its whiskies are accordingly, beautifully complex.
Even a quarter century after its closure Hanyu is renowned for its exceptional yet elusive whisky, and this release is a very special marriage of just two casks, both crafted from Japan’s rare Mizunara oak. Known for its porous nature and distinctive flavour profile, Mizunara imparts floral, herbal, and nutty characteristics to a whisky. The result is a complex, contemplative spirit with a lingering finish of dried fruits and exotic spices.
Release Size : 319 Bottles (worldwide)
Format: Individually numbered bottles (700ml + 50ml miniature) presented in our ravishing new packaging.
ABV : 59.1% (118.2º Proof)
RRP : £4,380.00 (inc VAT)
The Last Drop 22-Year-Old Japanese Blended Malt Whisky is a connoisseur’s drink; one that you might wish to savour quietly on your own, before sharing with carefully chosen accomplices who will appreciate its unique character.
Fig. 1 - Quercus crispula
Tasting notes by Helen Mulholland, Master Blender, Sazerac of Ireland
APPEARANCE: Rich deep gold.
NOSE: Like walking into an exclusive spa, the nose is immediately enticed with notes of sandalwood, warming nutmeg and all-spice; further green wood earthiness leads to vanilla and marzipan.
Fig. 2 – SandalwoodPALATE: The surprising flavors of tropical fruits such as banana and coconut combine with red berries to create a silky smooth mouthfeel, while spiced incense and wood briefly return briefly to create a perfectly-balanced and not overly sweet liquid.
Fig. 3 – Tropical coconutCONCLUSIONS: The cinnamon pastry, sweet spice warming finish builds in heat and then fades beautifully into the memory.
