Shogun Series: Nobunaga Inaugural Barrel

Oda Nobunaga was a masterful strategist, and a ruthless Daimyō, who brought Japan to the edge of unification by way of swords and guns. In 1582, on the verge of achieving complete unification, he was betrayed by his vassal, Akechi Mitsuhide, at the Honnō-Ji Temple where he committed honorable seppuku in the face of defeat. This event, known as the Honnō-Ji incident, led to his successors finally unifying Japan and ushering in peace.

This bottle reflects the bold and innovative nature of Nobunaga, taking 15-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon and finishing it in Louisville for an additional period in ex-Japanese whisky casks from Chichibu, Japan.

Nobunaga Inaugural Barrel details:

• • Age: Aged more than 15 years
  • Proof: 122 proof
  • Flavor notes:
    • Nose: ripe cherry, floral dark fruit and oak with hints of cacao, spice and melted butterscotch toffee.
    • Palate: Christmas Dessert. Rich dark fruit and hints of prune/cherry compote, combining mid-palate with sweet cinnamon and oak. The finish lingers with with chocolate malt and rye baking spice.