Limited Release of Sibling Cask from TWSC2026 Grand Gold Winner

Kumesen Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 155 Nakaima, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Yoichi Higa) has released a special product, 'Naha Distillery Single Malt Newborn 2025,' made from a sibling cask of the 'Single Malt Newborn 2025 50% ABV 200ml' that won the Grand Gold Award at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2026, Asia's largest spirits competition. This release is limited to 1,000 bottles.

Motivated by the desire to share the taste of the award-winning whisky with more customers, the company selected a sibling cask matured under the same conditions—using identical base spirit and aging environment. This bottle carries forward the DNA of the Grand Gold-winning whisky as a truly special release.

Limited to 1,000 bottles with individual serial numbers

This product is produced in a limited run of 1,000 bottles. Each label features a handwritten serial number, along with the distillation date and type of cask used. For those who have tasted the award-winning bottle, this offers a chance to experience the subtle differences in character unique to sibling casks. For those who haven’t yet tried it, this is a special bottle that captures the ambition and potential of Naha Distillery.

Tasting Notes (Created based on the award-winning TWSC 2026 bottle, September 2025)

Aroma: A subtle acidity from the cask, complemented by sweet, milky cocoa notes. Toasted grain aromas reminiscent of husk and wholemeal biscuits unfold.

Palate: A hint of smokiness and a sweet-tart profile reminiscent of Japanese candy plum. A faint spiciness and an oily, full-bodied mouthfeel leave a lasting impression.

Finish: A youthful vibrancy typical of Newborn, with a pleasant, light malt character that lingers. The finish brightens with a citrus-like freshness.

A special bottle born from the sibling cask of the TWSC Grand Gold Award-winning spirit. Experience its character—faithful to the award-winning profile—now deepened with time.

Visit the limited 1,000-bottle product page

Product Overview

Product Name: Naha Distillery Single Malt Newborn 2025

Volume: 200ml

Alcohol by Volume: 50%

Cask Type: American White Oak × Spanish Oak

Distillation Date: July 2024

Category: Whisky

Price: ¥3,850 (tax included)

Production: Limited to 1,000 bottles

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About Kumesen Shuzo

Kumesen Shuzo Co., Ltd. is a distillery founded in 1952 in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture.

Guided by the philosophy of 'advanced sake-making that enriches the present and future,' the company preserves Awamori, Okinawa’s traditional distilled spirit, while continuously pursuing innovation.

It also operates five locations of the whisky shop 'OKINAWA BLUE' in Okinawa and Tokyo, actively promoting Okinawan whisky culture worldwide.

Official Website: https://kumesen.co.jp/