Iwai Tradition “Natsu”
Come with us as we taste and review the classic Iwai Tradition finished in umeshu / Japanese plum wine casks for 6+ months. Is this the savoir of Japanese whiskey?

Come with us as we taste and review the classic Iwai Tradition finished in umeshu / Japanese plum wine casks for 6+ months. Is this the savoir of Japanese whiskey?
Lets get down and drinking
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