8 THE NAVIGATOR | EXPRESSION NAGAHAMA The Second Batch Oloroso, ex-Koval, Islay Quarter & Bourbon Quarter casks Japan, Single Malt, 50% ABV, 500ml Un-chillfiltered – Uncoloured Following “The First Batch” released in October 2022, Nagahama launched their second single malt made only from Nagahama raw whisky. With a base of whisky distilled in 2019 and aged in Oloroso Sherry, they carefully vat matured whisky from ex-Koval cask, Islay Quarter cask, and Bourbon Quarter cask, with the experience and technique that has been cultivated through the production of their world blended whisky series “AMAHAGAN”. The single malts from the distillery are called “Nagahama”. Reading it from right to left we have the name of their blended malt whiskeys named “Amahagan”! The rich and mellow single malt from Nagahama Sherry cask harmonises well with the other aged whiskies, allowing a smoky yet elegant nuance that mingles gently in the aftertaste. Nose: Baked orange, blueberries, cassis, slightly sour plums. A nutty accent of walnuts. A gentle smokiness reminiscent of fading bonfire spreads comfortably. Palate: Mild mouthfeel. Dry and spicy with layers of raisin sandwiches, berries, plums. Just the right amount of toasted flavour in the middle. Finish: The bitterness and dryness derived from the different barrels bring out the whole taste.
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