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Helios Shikoku Single Malt

Japanese Single Malt Shikoku & Okinawa
Age
No age statement
ABV
46%
Filtration
Non-chill-filtered
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

The shape of Helios Shikoku Single Malt

This bottle's own signature across the twelve-axis Spirit Map — not the distillery average, but this exact expression.

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Deep amber with rich copper hues, slightly hazy due to non-chill filtration.
Nose
Bold and complex with malty cereal grains, orchard fruits, and subtle wood smoke. Hints of bergamot and floral notes dance with toasted oak.
Palate
Robust and textured with creamy mouthfeel from higher ABV. Sweet grain, stone fruits, and a gentle smokiness build complexity. Oak tannins provide structure without overwhelming.
Finish
Long, warming finish with persistent stone fruit and a gentle smoky echo. Dry oak notes linger with subtle spice warmth.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • ex-bourbon barrels

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