Ikikko 8 Years Old Sherry Cask Koji Whisky 700ml

Koji Meets Sherry — Japan's Most Unique Whisky Tradition

Ikikko is crafted using koji — the sacred mold (Aspergillus oryzae) that is the foundation of sake, miso, and soy sauce production in Japan — as part of the fermentation process, creating a whisky with a uniquely Japanese character that cannot be replicated by any other method. The 8 Year Sherry Cask expression adds the richness of Oloroso sherry maturation to this already distinctive base, creating a whisky of extraordinary complexity and cultural depth.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Unique and complex. Koji's characteristic umami depth leads with sherry-driven dried fruit, a subtle earthiness, and a warm, distinctly Japanese character.
• Palate: Rich and layered. Sherry fruit and koji complexity interplay with a gentle sweetness and a depth that speaks to 8 years of patient maturation.
• Finish: Long and warming. Dried fruit and a subtle koji earthiness linger with a satisfying, uniquely Japanese close.

Specs

• Style: Koji Japanese Whisky, Sherry Cask
• Age: 8 Years
• Key Ingredient: Koji (Aspergillus oryzae)
• Cask: Sherry
• Bottle Size: 700ml

Koji and sherry — Ikikko 8 Year is Japanese whisky's most culturally distinctive expression.