Nine Leaves 2017 Ex-Russian Oak

Profile: The Nine Leaves 2017 Ex-Russian Oak at a glance

• The legacy lives on: Nine Leaves Rum from the closed distillery
• A special Japanese Rum distilled from Kokuto whole cane sugar
• The Nine Leaves distillery only produced from 2013 to 2023
• A silky, elegant rum with notes of light fruit, honey, vanilla and a pleasant bitterness

Portrait: What makes the Nine Leaves 2017 Ex-Russian Oak special.

From 2013 to 2023, Yoshiharu Takeuchi realized his vision: to produce extraordinary rum using artisanal techniques traditionally reserved for single malt. In his Nine Leaves distillery in Otsu, Japan, he left nothing to chance. From the fermentation of the Kokuto whole cane sugar to the labeling,he managed every aspect of production himself - thus ensuring that Nine Leaves Rum reflects his devotion to craftsmanship in every drop.

After the distillery closed, La Maison & Velier the entire stock of matured rums as well as the last batch of unaged rum.Now the first bottlings under new patronage show: The legacy of Nine Leaves will live on!

The traditional Japanese card game Unsun Karuta was the inspiration for this small batch bottling.

The Nine Leaves - Russian Oak was made from four of the rarely found barrels to create a silky, elegant and at the same time lively experience of light fruit, honey, pleasant bitterness and vanilla.

Age: 7 year old
Distilled: 2017
Base: Kokuto whole cane sugar
Distillation: Pot Still
Cask type: Russian Virgin Oak (Mizunara) Casks
Not colored
Not sweetened