Miyashita Sake Brewery to Release the 9th Whiskey Okayama Mini Bottle Edition, "Manzanilla," on March 19
Okayama's Miyashita Sake Brewery released the 9th mini bottle edition of the single malt "Whiskey Okayama," "Sherry Cask Manzanilla," on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Sales are limited to two locations, "Miyashita Sake Brewery Kakuuchi" and "Sake Studio Doppokan," and quantities are limited at both.
Hop BroA fresh news item just came in: Miyashita Sake Brewery's 9th mini bottle release went on sale on March 19! "Whiskey Okayama Sherry Cask Manzanilla" is limited in quantity, and you can buy it at Kakuuchi and Sake Studio Doppokan.
MugiWait, I thought this was a craft beer story, but it's Whiskey Okayama!? Still, Miyashita Sake Brewery is famous for beer too, right?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Miyashita Sake Brewery is a comprehensive liquor maker based in Okayama, and it also produces Doppo and Kurashiki Beer. It even has the record of releasing the first local beer in the Chugoku region back in 1995.
MugiWhat is that even about! The name "Manzanilla" sounds like a spell... What kind of style is it?
Hop BroManzanilla is a type of dry sherry aged in Sanlúcar, Spain. It's known for being light and crisp.
MugiWow, hearing "sherry cask" suddenly makes it sound so pro... Do barrel differences really change it that much?
Hop BroThey really do, that's the thing. This one gets apple and chamomile notes from the cask, along with an almond-like character, and the flavor leans sharp and dry.
MugiJust reading the aroma description makes me want to drink it! And at 100 ml for 3,300 yen, the size feels approachable too!
Hop BroWhat's more, the official release even suggests a side-by-side tasting with last year's "Sherry Cask Oloroso." Even within sherry casks, the personalities come through differently.
MugiWhoa, this is the kind of thing that really tests the aroma sensor trained by beer! If it's limited quantity, we'd better check it early or it'll sell out!
Hop BroExactly. Let's stop by Kakuuchi today and taste it together. We'll enjoy Manzanilla's character with the nose of a beer lover!
Miyashita Sake Brewery has launched the latest entry in its single malt series that can be enjoyed in mini bottles. This 9th release is "Whiskey Okayama Sherry Cask Manzanilla." It comes in a 100 ml bottle, priced at 3,300 yen (tax included), and has been on sale since Thursday, March 19, 2026 at "Miyashita Sake Brewery Kakuuchi" and "Sake Studio Doppokan."
Manzanilla is a dry, crisp sherry aged in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Andalusia, Spain. The official announcement describes it as featuring aromas reminiscent of fresh apples, chamomile, and almonds derived from the cask, along with a sharp, dry flavor. It is also suggested as something to compare with last year's release, "Sherry Cask Oloroso," and the fact that even within sherry casks the character differs is not to be missed by cask-aging fans.
From a beer fan's perspective, this news is interesting as well. Based in Okayama, Miyashita Sake Brewery is a brewery that has developed local beers "Doppo" and "Kurashiki Beer," and it was the first to release a local beer in the Chugoku region, "Doppo," in 1995. Because it is a "comprehensive liquor maker" that handles everything from sake and shochu to gin and whiskey, one of its strengths is that its knowledge of fermentation and maturation is reflected across its products.
Because quantities are limited, if you're interested it's best to check early. For people who want to extend the "enjoying aromas" sensibility they cultivated through craft beer to whiskey as well, this mini bottle seems like an accessible one to pick up.
Information sources: Miyashita Sake Brewery Topics, Local Beer Doppo and Kurashiki Beer, Company Overview
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Hop BroA fresh news item just came in: Miyashita Sake Brewery's 9th mini bottle release went on sale on March 19! "Whiskey Okayama Sherry Cask Manzanilla" is limited in quantity, and you can buy it at Kakuuchi and Sake Studio Doppokan.
MugiWait, I thought this was a craft beer story, but it's Whiskey Okayama!? Still, Miyashita Sake Brewery is famous for beer too, right?
Hop BroThat's the interesting part. Miyashita Sake Brewery is a comprehensive liquor maker based in Okayama, and it also produces Doppo and Kurashiki Beer. It even has the record of releasing the first local beer in the Chugoku region back in 1995.
MugiWhat is that even about! The name "Manzanilla" sounds like a spell... What kind of style is it?
Hop BroManzanilla is a type of dry sherry aged in Sanlúcar, Spain. It's known for being light and crisp.
MugiWow, hearing "sherry cask" suddenly makes it sound so pro... Do barrel differences really change it that much?
Hop BroThey really do, that's the thing. This one gets apple and chamomile notes from the cask, along with an almond-like character, and the flavor leans sharp and dry.
MugiJust reading the aroma description makes me want to drink it! And at 100 ml for 3,300 yen, the size feels approachable too!
Hop BroWhat's more, the official release even suggests a side-by-side tasting with last year's "Sherry Cask Oloroso." Even within sherry casks, the personalities come through differently.
MugiWhoa, this is the kind of thing that really tests the aroma sensor trained by beer! If it's limited quantity, we'd better check it early or it'll sell out!
Hop BroExactly. Let's stop by Kakuuchi today and taste it together. We'll enjoy Manzanilla's character with the nose of a beer lover!
