Nine Leaves, 4-casks Ex-Russian Oak, 2017, Pure Single Japanese Rum (59%, 70cl) bonzer

Nine Leaves, 4-casks Ex-Russian Oak, 2017, Pure Single Japanese Rum (59%, 70cl) bonzerNine Leaves is an extraordinary Japanese rum, crafted with precision and passion by Yoshiharu Takeuchi, who founded the distillery in Otsu in 2013. From barrel handling to bottling, Yoshiharu oversaw every step of the process until the distillery closed in late 2023. Shortly after, La Maison & Velier acquired the entire stock of aging rums and the final batch of white rums, ensuring that the legacy of Nine Leaves continues. What sets Nine Leaves apart

High-proof

to its distillation in clay pots from Atzacoaloya

8-10 years

Berta still has plenty of energy and passion to share with the world

"Chewy" and sweet

The game’s deck consists of 75 intricately designed cards featuring suits of cups

Subtle woody notes round out the sensual flavor

but the taste is perfectly balanced with the right amount of alcohol

and a small amount of 15 year old Oloroso Sherry from William & Humbert bodega in Jerez

Israel Rios

is a harmonious co-ferment of three distinct agave varieties: San Martinero (Agave karwinskii)

noting that Friar John Cor was commissioned to make aqua vitae at Lindores Abbey