The secret to this whisky's flavor is koji.
Indeed, there is an umami note in these whiskies, particularly on the nose which leads with some mushroom and celery aromas. This continues onto the palate, which has a bit of salinity as well, but the fact that the whiskies are matured in sherry casks starts to dominate that flavor with strong notes of dried fruit, candied orange, and spice.
Whatever you want to call it, these are interesting new expressions in this ever-growing category that are worth checking out. The 10-year-old starts out with an SRP of $80, and the 18-year-old peaks at $190. These whiskies are still relatively difficult to find, but check out websites like
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