PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Onikishi takes its name from a genuine piece of Japanese folklore wordplay — "Oni" for demon, "Kishi" for honorable knight — and Demon Knight is the flagship, original expression in the wider Onikishi range (which has since expanded to include the Cherry Blossom Sakura and Deadly Sakura special editions). The brand leans fully into that mythical duality: as one retailer's own copy puts it, "Onikishi is the demon knight bound to this whisky, imbuing it with its strength and vigour, its mystical charm and encapsulating the country's deep traditions in its newest spirit." Produced in Takacho Town, Taka-gun, in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture, the blend takes real advantage of the country's famously soft, naturally filtered water — a genuine asset in producing smooth, delicate whisky.
Onikishi Demon Knight Blended Japanese Whisky is produced in Takacho Town, Taka-gun, in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture, using naturally soft, filtered Japanese water. The whisky's name and branding draw on the folklore of the "Oni" (demon) and "Kishi" (knight), presented as a highland-style blend combining Scotch-influenced technique with Japanese sensibility. Bottled at 43% ABV / 86 proof, 700ml, produced in batches.
Nose
Toasted oak and floral honey lead, with vanilla and caramel, alongside gingerbread and dried citrus; some batches show darker, leathery notes with dark chocolate and dried cherry.
Palate
Rich malt and sweet cereal carry the entry, developing caramel, nutty syrup, and vanilla ice cream, with genuine batch variation toward either fragrant wood smoke or bolder black plum, molasses, and cracked pepper.
Finish
Tangy citrus (yuzu) and charred oak close the lighter profile; earthy spice and leather close the darker profile — either way, genuinely well-balanced.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | Blended Japanese Whisky |
| ABV / Proof | 43% ABV / 86 Proof |
| Distillery Location | Takacho Town, Taka-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
| Series | Onikishi — flagship "Demon Knight" original expression |
| Sister Expressions | Cherry Blossom Sakura, Deadly Sakura |
| Diet | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Style / Identity | An accessible, folklore-driven blended Japanese whisky — genuinely well-suited to highballs |
| Aromas & Flavors | Vanilla, honey, caramel, toasted oak, dried cherry, yuzu |
| Bottle Size | 700ml |
Highball — the brand's own recommended serve, letting the citrus and honey notes shine.
Neat or on the rocks — genuinely enjoyable either way.
Bottle Size: All bottles are 750ML/700ML unless otherwise noted.
21 and Over: Adult Signature Required
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