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Rank: 47.2 pctl
Value: $1.61 / pctl

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Kaiyo Whisky Mizunara Oak
Kaiyo Mizunara Oak Japanese Whisky is known for its smooth, velvety texture and complex flavor profile, featuring notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak, with subtle hints of spice, sandalwood, and sweetness imparted by the unique Mizunara oak. It offers an elegant and sophisticated drinking experience, whether enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. The Mizunara oak, a Japanese oak known for its delicate wood grain, contributes to the whisky's distinctive character.
 100% Malted Barley
 Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 92.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 82.41 pts 
Total Wine: 92.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 91.00 pts 
Flaviar: 80.00 pts 
Independently Owned
Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose reveals a complex bouquet of sweet, creamy vanilla and tropical fruits, balanced by aromatic notes of sandalwood, coconut, and exotic spices.
Palate: On the palate, it delivers a rich, smooth flavor of caramel, honey, and orange, accented by a distinctive peppery spice and light oak.
Finish: The finish is long and warm, with lingering notes of baking spices, tropical fruit, and the refined woody character of the Mizunara oak.
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Rank: 57.8 pctl
Value: $1.34 / pctl
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt  [TAH-KET-SUE-RU]
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt is a renowned Japanese blended malt whisky, designed to showcase expert blending, featuring a mix of single malts from Nikka's Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Named after Nikka's founder, Masataka Taketsuru, it balances gentle fruitiness, rich malt, and subtle smoke, usually with no age statement (NAS) at 43% ABV.
 100% Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whisky Advocate: 91.00 pts 
Whiskybase: 83.60 pts 
Total Wine: 90.00 pts 
Wine Enthusiast: 93.00 pts 
Flaviar: 86.00 pts 
Drink Hacker: 87.00 pts 
Part of the  Asahi Group Holdings family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh and complex, it opens with bright aromas of green apple, pear, and honeyed malt, followed by hints of candied citrus, floral vanilla, and a subtle, soft wisp of smoke
Palate: A creamy, light-to-medium bodied blend of rich malt and orchard fruits, transitioning into gentle spice, caramel, and a delicate woody salinity
Finish: Medium-long and smooth, it leaves a pleasant, lingering warmth with notes of malt sweetness, subtle oak tannins, and a faint cocoa-like peat.
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