kujira

From Japan's Ryukyu Islands, Kumesen Distillery's 'Whale' reimagines Awamori tradition as a 20-year-old single grain rice whisky. Distilled from premium rice with indigenous black koji, this experimental release matures for two decades in bourbon barrels, bottled at 43% ABV. The rice base creates a unique profile: delicate florals, tropical fruit, subtle umami, and exceptional smoothness. A pioneering spirit that stands as a singular expression of Okinawan craft.