Kura Whisky - Okinawa pure malt with rum & sherry finish
Kura whisky comes from the Helios Distillery on Okinawa and combines peaty Hokkaido malt with tropical maturation in a strong climate. It then receives its aromatic finish in decades-old rum or sherry casks - for a harmonious combination of smoke, fruit and exotic sweetness.
Region & origin
The distillery in Okinawa is known for rum, awamori and, since 1997, whisky. Kura is made from 100% malted grain, seasoned with peat from Hokkaido and matured at Okinawa's high temperature before being put into barrels.
Production & craft
Kura is based on a blend of matured malts, with peaty notes. After initial maturation in American oak, a further finish takes place in rum or sherry barrels - the cool maturation enhances the depth, while the tropical warmth balances it out.
Varieties & highlights
- Kura Pure Malt: 40% ABV, mildly peaty, fruity and elegant, a basis for experimentation.
- Kura 8 Years Cask Strength White Oak: Cask strength, mature and spicy with an intense woody note.
- Kura 12 Years Cask Strength White Oak: Longer maturation, deeper oak bouquet, intense & velvety.
- Kura The Whisky Blended Malt Rum Cask Finish 40% Vol. 0,7l in Giftbox: Fruity and exotic, spicy with hints of sugar, pear, clove and mentholated freshness.
- Kura Sherry Cask Finish: Vanilla, apricot, wood and dark chocolate - a classic sherry finish style.
Awards & Reputation
Kura is recognized as a "Japanese Blended Whisky" and receives attention for its unconventional finishes. Reviews highlight the rum finish in particular as exciting and unique.
Enjoyment tips
Discover Kura neat at room temperature or with a few drops of water. For depth, fill it with ice - or enjoy the rum finish as a Negroni variant.
Conclusion
Kura is an innovative pure malt from Okinawa: peaty, climatically mature and fascinating in a rum or sherry finish. An exceptional whisky moment - perfect for explorers at delicando.