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Whisky Review: Ohishi Whisky Banyuls Cask Finish x Craft Whisky Club

We review Ohishi Whisky Banyuls Cask Finish. It's an exclusive release from Craft Whisky Club.

OVERALL RATING

7
$99.00
  • Courtney Kristjana is a leading US whiskey taster and aspiring Master of Scotch.
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Ohishi Whisky Banyuls Cask Finish x Craft Whisky Club (image via Courtney Kristjana)

Tasting Notes

About:

43.7% ABV. Japanese koji-fermented rice whisky aged for eight years and finished in rare Banyuls casks. Chosen exclusively for the Craft Whisky Club. The subscription box for the Ohishi is $99.
Appearance:
Tawny brass.
Nose:
At first, I get saké with notes of fortified wine and raisin. It’s very floral initially, and then a touch of cherry bursts through the whisky. There’s the faint aroma of smoke, like a home’s wood-burning fireplaces on a cold and wet day. Sweetness lingers in the background, almost like butterscotch and sugar cookies.
Palate:
The whisky is more like rubbing alcohol on the first sip, but afterward it drinks like a light saké with blush wine. There is also a bit of vegetation to the flavor. It’s a touch smoky, but not too overpowering overall. The finish is spicy, with clove and a touch of leather.
Finish:
Comments:
I’m amazed to see a subscription box service offering full bottles of whisky. The Craft Whisky Club’s premium offering of a rare Ohishi 8-year-old is pretty wild to see it priced at $99. The Ohishi Banyuls Cask Finish is different from other Ohishi whiskies I’ve had. While I loved the smokiness and vegetal flavor profile, the rubbing alcohol was too harsh for me. Paired with the dark chocolate, more flavor was brought out. After reading an interview on the Craft Whisky Club site, I am going to try even more food pairings.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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