{"product_id":"makoto-23-year-old-single-grain-japanese-whisky-750ml","title":"Makoto 23 Year Old Single Grain Japanese Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMakoto 23 Year Old is a rare single grain Japanese whisky from the Kumesen Distillery in Okinawa, aged for 23 years in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 42% ABV. It is the second expression in Makoto's Bushido series, following the 17 Year Old, and it received 93 points from Whisky Advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMakoto means sincerity, one of the virtues of bushido, the code of the samurai, and the series is presented with samurai imagery: the box shows a golden samurai helmet against a black background. Inside is a single grain whisky bottled after more than two decades in cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong maturation in ex-bourbon casks in Okinawa's warm climate gives the whisky a rich, sweet profile. On the nose come ginger, spice and a subtle buttery caramel. The palate brings dark chocolate, a touch of cinnamon, hard lemon candy and melted caramel sweetness, and the finish is sweet and lasting, with licorice and a trace of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its striking samurai packaging and a 23-year age statement, Makoto is a distinctive bottle for collectors of Japanese whisky and a memorable gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger, spice and a subtle buttery caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark chocolate, a touch of cinnamon, hard lemon candy and melted caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and lasting, with licorice and a trace of wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumesen Distillery (Makoto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Grain Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushido series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 proof (42% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okinawa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat to enjoy the caramel and lemon notes, or with a splash of chilled water to open it up; it also makes a luxurious highball. Pair it with dark chocolate, yuzu desserts or grilled fish. In its samurai box, it is an eye-catching gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Makoto made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the Kumesen Distillery in Okinawa, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is Makoto 23?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aged 23 years in ex-bourbon casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 42% ABV, or 84 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makoto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67991629594933,"sku":"VWS200424573","price":397.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1304.webp?v=1793288211","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/makoto-23-year-old-single-grain-japanese-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}