Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky

Blended Japanese Whisky | 43% ABV | 86 Proof  | 5 Years Old | Malt & Grain Whisky | Hekinan Distillery

Process & Profile

Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky is a blended Japanese whisky from Hekinan Distillery in Aichi, Japan. The name Hinotori means “Phoenix” in Japanese, giving this release a strong revival story tied to the distillery’s return and renewed whisky production.

Made from malt and grain whisky, this 5 year old blend is aged in oak whisky barrels to develop a smooth, fruit-forward profile with gentle oak, soft vanilla, orchard fruit, and light spice. The whisky opens with fresh fruit, floral notes, apple, pear, and mild oak, followed by a medium-bodied palate with ripe fruit, vanilla sweetness, soft spice, and a clean finish.

Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky is a strong choice for drinkers looking for an approachable Japanese whisky with a unique backstory, smooth texture, and easy sipping character. It works well neat, over ice, or in a refreshing Japanese-style highball.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh fruit, flowers, apple, pear, orchard fruit, light oak, vanilla, and soft spice.

Palate: Smooth and medium-bodied with ripe fruit, sweet malt, vanilla, gentle oak, light spice, and subtle grain sweetness.

Finish: Soft and clean with lingering vanilla, orchard fruit, mild oak, and gentle sweetness.

What Makes It Special

• 5 year old blended Japanese whisky
• Produced by Hekinan Distillery in Aichi, Japan
• Hinotori means “Phoenix” in Japanese
• Made from malt and grain whisky
• Aged in oak whisky barrels for smoothness and depth
• Bottled at 43% ABV / 86 proof
• Bright profile with apple, pear, flowers, ripe fruit, vanilla, oak, and light spice
• Great for sipping neat, serving over ice, or mixing into highballs

How to Enjoy

• Sip neat to enjoy its soft fruit and oak profile
• Serve over a large ice cube for a smoother pour
• Mix with sparkling water for a Japanese whisky highball
• Add a lemon twist for a brighter highball serve
• Pair with sushi, grilled chicken, roasted nuts, light desserts, or mild cheeses
• Enjoy as an approachable introduction to Japanese blended whisky

FAQ

1. What is Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky?
   Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky is a 5 year old blended Japanese whisky from Hekinan Distillery in Aichi, Japan, made from malt and grain whisky.
2. What does Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky taste like?
   Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky has notes of fresh fruit, flowers, apple, pear, ripe fruit, vanilla, light oak, soft spice, and gentle sweetness.
3. What is the alcohol content of Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky?
   Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky is bottled at 43% ABV, or 86 proof.
4. How should you drink Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky?
   Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky can be enjoyed neat, over a large ice cube, or mixed with sparkling water in a refreshing Japanese whisky highball.
5. Where can I buy Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky?
   You can buy Hinotori 5 Year Old Japanese Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap, where you can shop Japanese whisky and other premium spirits online.