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Wakatsuru Moon Glow First Release 10 Year Old, Ex-Bourbon American Oak Cask, 2018, 43%
Wakatsuru

Wakatsuru Moon Glow First Release 10 Year Old, Ex-Bourbon American Oak Cask, 2018, 43%

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TypeBlended Whisky
MRI
MRI 13
Average Score
N.A
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Description

The Wakatsuru 10 Year Old Moon Glow First Release is a blended Japanese whisky from the Wakatsuru Shozou Distillery in Toyama, Japan. The distillery, which obtained a license to distill whisky in 1953, is known for producing small amounts of whisky. This 'First Release' is part of the Moon Glow series, which was commercialized in 2018, and was a category winner for Blended Limited Release at the 2018 World Whiskies Awards. It features malt and grain whiskies, with the youngest component aged for 10 years, and some whiskies aged up to 20 years. Only 6,000 bottles were released as a Japan-only exclusive.

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Australian Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 129.06
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jan 5, 2026SGD 129.39
Region
Toyama
Age
10 Years
Vintage
2008
Bottled
2018
ABV
43%
Volume
70cl
Distillery
Wakatsuru
Origin
Japan
Cask type
Ex-Bourbon American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
6000
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Moon Glow First Release
Historical context
N.A
Special release
First Release; Japan-only exclusive
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Complex yet not overwhelming, with salty, briny, and floral notes. Hints of sweetness appear under an earthy, salty exterior, along with iodine, herbal notes, and campfire ash.
Palate
Bright and peaty with hints of smoked meat and salty sea breeze. It is vegetal and earthy, with a mild sweetness like candy or honey, dry peat, orange peel, a hint of spice, and good tannins. It is a soft and well-balanced whisky.
Finish
Clean, crisp, and smooth, with a medium to long duration. Notes of marzipan and vanilla give way to drier, smokier notes, and a spicy aftertaste.
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