Direct commercial-whisky blending case. Formula is 1:1:1 by volume, not proof-adjusted alcohol shares. No controlled ratio comparison, rest study, final ABV or blind optimization is reported. Do not infer verified component age or Japanese origin from brand/name.
Hisashi Watanabe: Local Whisky Old-Fashioned / Local Whisky Blend
Hisashi Watanabe's Bar Gyu+ example combines equal volumes of Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt, Nikka Black Deep Blend and Nikka Black Rich Blend. The team's search for affordable whisky as prices rose led to a house blend, served in an Old-Fashioned.
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Hisashi Watanabe: Local Whisky Old-Fashioned / Local Whisky Blend
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Evidence
Hisashi Watanabe's Bar Gyu+ example combines equal volumes of Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt, Nikka Black Deep Blend and Nikka Black Rich Blend. The team's search for affordable whisky as prices rose led to a house blend, served in an Old-Fashioned.
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Annotation
Direct commercial-whisky blending case. Formula is 1:1:1 by volume, not proof-adjusted alcohol shares. No controlled ratio comparison, rest study, final ABV or blind optimization is reported. Do not infer verified component age or Japanese origin from brand/name.
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