{"product_id":"doragonfurawa-dragon-flower-cognac-cask-finished-japanese-malt-whisky-750ml","title":"Doragonfurawa Dragon Flower Cognac Cask Finished Japanese Malt Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDragon Flower is as much an object as a bottle. The whisky sits in faceted red glass with a hammered texture panel down one side, an embossed dragon coiling across the front, a heavy medallion stopper and a black and red diamond patterned presentation box. It is built to be given and to be kept. The name refers to the dragon flower, a bloom associated in tradition with love, passion and positive energy, and long exchanged between friends as a guard against bad luck. What is inside is Japanese malt whisky, matured for a minimum of three years and then finished in ex cognac casks, which is where most of its character comes from. A cognac cask finish is a different proposition from a sherry or bourbon one. Cognac casks are French oak that has held grape brandy, so they contribute orchard and stone fruit sweetness and a soft floral perfume rather than the dried fruit and nuttiness of sherry or the vanilla and coconut of ex bourbon wood. That shows clearly here. The nose is distinctly fruity, with fresh apple and tropical fruit over vanilla, and a subtle smokiness running underneath. The palate is soft and creamy, layering honey, toasted walnuts and butter candy with spice, leather, star anise, toffee apples and baked pears, finished with a splash of fresh mint and scattered almonds. It closes long, delicate and complex with a lingering cognac note. At 98 proof it carries real weight without turning hot. Drink it neat and unhurried, and keep the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eABV \/ Proof\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Malt Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoragonfurawā, Dragon Flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinished in ex cognac casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorld Whiskey Society\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative faceted bottle with gift box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with a warm copper cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctly fruity, with fresh apple and tropical fruit over vanilla and sweet oak, with dried fruit and a subtle smokiness behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft and creamy, carrying honey, toasted walnuts and butter candy alongside spice, leather, star anise, toffee apples and baked pears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, delicate and complex, closing on fresh mint, scattered almonds and a lingering cognac note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Dragon Flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at 98 proof, or 49 percent alcohol by volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a cognac cask finish do?\u003c\/strong\u003e The whisky spends its final maturation in French oak casks that previously held cognac. These contribute orchard and stone fruit sweetness and a soft floral character, distinct from the dried fruit of sherry casks or the vanilla of ex bourbon wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it contain cognac?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The cognac influence comes entirely from the wood the whisky rested in. This is whisky, not a blend of whisky and cognac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum of three years, with the final period spent in ex cognac casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a box?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is supplied in a black and red diamond patterned presentation box, which suits it as a gift and is worth keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Doragonfurawā Dragon Flower Japanese Whisky online?\u003c\/strong\u003e Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doragonfurawā","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49010412126463,"sku":"LOB-03435","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6401\/7997\/files\/doragonfurawa-dragon-flower-cognac-cask-finished-japanese-malt-whisky-750ml-9027904.webp?v=1786681631","url":"https:\/\/www.liquoronbroadway.com\/products\/doragonfurawa-dragon-flower-cognac-cask-finished-japanese-malt-whisky-750ml","provider":"Liquor On Broadway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}