The Helios Distillery in Okinawa is most famous for creating a range of excellent rums and top class awamori but in recent times they have turned their attention to whisky and with astounding effects. This light bodied and the fruity blend was finished in Helios’ finest rum casks. The Kura Whisky holds a good depth of flavour and is a very pleasant whisky indeed.
Kura The Whisky Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: The aromas have alight fruit notes with malt and spice.
Palate: Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice.
Finish: Finish is long, spicy and smooth.
Distillery Information
Based on the principal, Tadashi Matsuda, the founder, established Helios Distillery in 1961. He started with making Rum, made of sugar cane that has been Okinawa’s main crop. His principal whether it is in the making of Awamori, Spirits, Beer or Liqueurs still stands today at Helios, over 50 years.
