Kujira Ryukyu Inari Single Grain Whisky Review.
Kujira Ryukyu Inari Single Grain Whisky Review. I received this spirit as a review sample from CNS Wine & Spirits . It is important to clarify this did not impact the ratings of this review. We’re diving into Kuja Riaku Single Grain Whiskey. The name "Kuja" is the Japanese word for "whale," while "Riaku" refers to an island chain within the Okinawan region. The whiskey is distilled, aged, and bottled under the Masahiro Distillery, one of Okinawa's oldest. With traditions rooted in Japanese culture, the Masahiro team has committed to authenticity, from distillation to the final product, adding no artificial color and leaving it non-chill filtered. This whiskey is crafted using premium-grade Indica rice and black koji, which is typically reserved for high-grade sake, infusing a unique twist into the fermentation process. Now, when it comes to rice whiskey we have to set our minds a bit differently, since we tend to think corn or other grains ...