Ohishi Tokubetsu Reserve Japanese Whisky

Rice Whisky Blend | 40.5% ABV (81 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Tokubetsu Reserve, meaning “special,” is a premium Japanese whisky from Ohishi Distillery in Kumamoto. It’s a marriage of rice-based whiskies aged in sherry casks—blended from approximately 36% 7‑year, 35% 10‑year, and 29% 27‑year old whiskies—and bottled at 40.5% ABV. The Spirit features estate-grown rice, stainless-steel pot distillation, and traditional sherry finishing for layered character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sherry-rich dark fruits (fig, raisin), honey, vanilla custard, toasted rice

• Palate: Dried figs, marzipan, almonds, ginger spice, cocoa, light tobacco

• Finish: Medium, featuring nutty oak, soft spice, toffee, and lingering rice sweetness

What Makes It Special

• Blend of aged whiskies spanning 7, 10, and 27 years, each bringing unique depth

• Made from rice whisky, a rarity compared to barley-based spirits

• Matured exclusively in sherry casks, yielding rich fruit and nutty complexity

• Crafted by a sixth-generation family distillery, using local estate-grown rice

• Highly limited—fewer than 1,500 bottles produced worldwide

How to Enjoy

Best enjoyed neat or with a drop of water to coax out hidden layers. Ideal in a tulip glass, it pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, aged cheeses, or as an after-dinner contemplative drink.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What grains are used?
It’s made entirely from rice, including estate-grown varieties like Yamada Nishiki.

2. What is the proof?
Bottled at 40.5% ABV (81 proof).

3. What is the age of the whisky?
Blend comprises whiskies aged 7, 10, and 27 years.

4. What casks are used for aging?
Matured solely in sherry casks to highlight rich, fruity, and nutty notes.

5. How rare is it?
Fewer than 1,500 bottles were released globally.