Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve Japanese Whisky 750ml (92 Proof / 46% ABV)

This is a delicately layered Japanese whisky that stands out through its unusual cask program rather than heavy oak or smoke. The Triple Cask Reserve delivers stone fruit, black tea, citrus peel, and soft plum sweetness, with impressive elegance and balance at 92 proof. A modern, highly approachable Japanese whisky with real originality.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Produced at the Kaikyō Distillery in Akashi, Japan, Hatozaki is overseen by Master Distiller & Blender Kimio Yonezawa, whose family has distilled spirits since 1917.

What makes this whisky distinctive is its maturation:

• Aged first in ex-bourbon casks
• Then matured in sherry casks
• Finished for approximately six months in Umeshu plum liqueur barrels

That final Umeshu finish is highly unusual in whisky production and contributes:
👉 Subtle plum sweetness
👉 Citrus brightness
👉 Floral and tea-like complexity

Additional production details:

• 46% ABV (92 proof)
• Non-chill filtered and natural color according to brand materials

The overall style emphasizes:
👉 Elegance, texture, and layered aromatics rather than power

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Black tea, orange peel, dried apricot, vanilla, and lightly toasted barley

Palate:
Soft oak spice, plum, dried citrus peel, malt sweetness, and subtle herbal notes

Finish:
Smooth and elegant, with lingering orchard fruit, gentle oak, and delicate sweetness

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Japanese Plum Highball
– 2 oz Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve
– Chilled soda water
– Lemon peel

The plum-cask influence works beautifully in a minimalist highball format.

Umeshu Old Fashioned
– 2 oz Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve
– 1 tsp demerara syrup
– 2 dashes bitters
– Orange peel

Enhances the whisky’s citrus and dried fruit character.

Serving & Occasion

Best enjoyed:

• Neat
• With a few drops of water
• Or in a refined Japanese highball

Ideal for drinkers who appreciate:

• Japanese whisky elegance
• Wine/sherry cask nuance
• Lighter, aromatic whisky styles