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Kensei · Blended Japanese

Kensei Blended Japanese Whisky

4.8 · 24 Spirit Hives stories

Blended Japanese Japanese whisky · Japan · 40% ABV · 700 ml

$179.99 USD

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About this bottle

Kensei Blended Japanese Whisky is a blended Japanese Japanese whisky from Japan. It is bottled at 40% ABV, in a 700 ml bottle. Producer tasting notes — on the nose: Satisfying aroma; on the palate: This is extremely rich and very balanced in flavour; finish: Quite rich and lovely smooth texture.

Tasting notes

Nose
Satisfying aroma.
Palate
This is extremely rich and very balanced in flavour.
Finish
Quite rich and lovely smooth texture.

Product facts

Producer / brandKensei (derived from the product title)
StyleBlended Japanese Japanese whisky
CategoryWhiskey › Japanese whisky › Blended Japanese
CountryJapan
Alcohol40% ABV (80 proof)
Bottle size700 ml
Age statementNo age statement
PackSingle bottle
Collections$100 – $250
Product IDsh-ca-7622047531146
GTIN / MPNNot supplied by the producer record

Serving & pairing

Often enjoyed as a highball with plenty of ice and soda. Delicate enough for sashimi, grilled fish and lightly salted snacks.

Is all “Japanese whisky” made in Japan?

Not always. Until the 2021 Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association standard, imported whisky could be bottled and labelled in Japan. Check the producer’s statement on each product page; we do not add claims of origin the producer has not made.

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