A Distillery That Keeps Challenging: Nishi Shuzo's Ontake Distillery (Opened 2019) Announces 'SINGLE CASK STRENGTH JAPANESE WHISKY Ontake', Born from a Miraculous Single Cask!
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Ontake Distillery by Nishi Shuzo announces a limited single-cask release, 'Ontake No.18', matured in a Solera sherry butt. Bottled at 55% ABV, it features a rare phenomenon where ABV increased during aging. Lottery entries start April 6, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Angel's Whim'?
- A: During the whisky maturation process, alcohol typically evaporates and the alcohol content decreases (angel's share). However, rarely, the alcohol content can increase, a phenomenon that the Gotemba Distillery calls 'Angel's Whim'.
- Q: How can I purchase 'Gotemba No.18'?
- A: Due to limited production of only one cask, entry for a lottery sale is being accepted on a special website starting from April 6, 2026.
- Q: What is the alcohol content?
- A: It is bottled at cask strength with no water or blending added, and the alcohol content is 55%.