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TEELING WHISKEY RELEASE EXPLORERS SERIES 15YR JAPANESE EDITION!
A fusion of Japanese and Irish cultures! The newest addition in the Explorers Series is the Teeling 15-Year-Old Japanese Edition! This innovative expression pushes the boundaries of Irish Whiskey craftsmanship by incorporating none other than rare Mugi Shochu casks. The final result is an extraordinary blend of Irish and Japanese influences.
EMBRACING A NATIONS CHARACTER
Each release of the Explorers Series is packed with innovation and bold thinking to create unique Irish Whiskey styles. The Explorers Series, in particular, embodies this whiskey-making philosophy and celebrates the brave, intrepid Irish explorers who have travelled the world to make their mark. Each Explorers Edition release embraces a nation’s character and personality by using unique casks or spirit types that capture their national identity. This 15-Year-Old Japanese Edition follows on from the recent Brazilian Edition, which used unique Amburana Brazilian hardwood casks, which is exclusively available in Travel Retail.
SHOCHU: JAPAN’S HIDDEN GEM
Shochu is the hidden gem of Japanese spirits and is consumed more than Sake domestically. Japanese Shochu is crafted from “Mugi”, the Japanese for barley. It is fermented using the traditional Koji fermentation process before it is distilled in a pot still. It is then matured in traditional Japanese oak casks. The result a distinct light, yet exotic fruity spirit unique to Japan.
TASTING NOTES
- Nose – Candied apples, lychee and jasmine tea, alongside a coating of mellow vanilla sweetness, fruit pastries and spice.
- Taste – Burst of lychee and passion fruit with poached pears, gingerbread cookies and golden syrup.
- Finish – Sweet mellow finish with soft wood tannins, dried fruits and refreshing crisp after taste.
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