Description:

This blended malt whisky is produced by Minami Alps Wine and Beverage Co. Ltd.

One must presume that the entire mash bill, in this case, is malted barley. "The blend of the finest and exquisite choice malt whiskies," reads the label. As a result, this is a blended malt, and we can only infer that all of the component malt whiskies are Japanese. Visit the official product page, but nothing there will clarify the situation.

In Norway, the Tenjaku Pure Malt Whisky costs 600 NOK (13516801).

White pepper and mustard seeds are the two main aromas. Pleasantly earthy roots right from the soil are hinted at. With time, a negative side note emerges.

Light to medium-bodied flavor. Initially, mainly black and white pepper. Honey and vanilla. Ginger and nuts. Appears to be inexperienced and unrefined.

The finish line is short. Now darker Burnt caramel, maple syrup, and notes of cough syrup.

The first Japanese blended whiskeys were produced in the early 20th century by producers who had learned the technique in Scotland and were armed with that expertise. Japan did not produce single malts until the latter half of the 20th century, but today they are counted among the best in the world.

Styles range from being rather light to being more full-bodied with a peaty character that closely resembles a single malt Scotch. From honeyed cereal to brown spices, leather, and tobacco, flavors range. These are of exceptional quality and are designed to be sipped and relished. However, they wouldn't ruin a cocktail.