World Whiskey Society Launches 12 Year Old Rye Finished In Japanese Casks
The negociant World Whiskey Society (WWS) has announced its latest release: a 12-year-old Indiana-sourced Rye whiskey finished in ex-Awamori Casks. The rye whiskey was matured in American oak casks before finishing in rare Japanese Awamori casks.
Awamori, indigenous and unique to Okinawa, Japan, is made using long-grain Indica rice and is traditionally stored in clay pots, with only a small proportion matured in Japanese oak casks. The technique for making Awamori has remained unchanged for more than 500 years, making the liquid extremely rare. The suggestions of high rye content, state origin and the age of the rye whiskey in question strongly suggests MGP as the source, but that is not confirmed at present.
“We’re constantly seeking new ways to experiment with finishes, so when the opportunity to obtain rare ex-Awamori casks presented itself, we seized it and pushed our limits,” says Alex Kogan, CEO of World Whiskey Society. “This marks the first time rye whiskey has been finished in these exceptional casks, proving that embracing innovation can lead to valuable insights and remarkable discoveries.”
The WWS 12 Year Old Awamori Cask Rye is available for $169 through their website or with selected retailers.
