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Rank: 57.8 pctl
Value: $1.34 / pctl
Japan • $77.47 • 43.0% ABV
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Rank: 8.4 pctl
Value: $11.62 / pctl
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Kaiyo Whisky Mizunara Oak Cask Strength
Kaiyo Whisky Mizunara Oak Cask Strength is a Japanese whisky known for its unique aging process in handmade Mizunara oak casks and a subsequent 3-month maturation at sea. This results in a complex flavor profile with notes of sandalwood, coconut, and vanilla, alongside hints of citrus and subtle spices. The cask strength version offers a bolder experience with a higher alcohol content.
Kaiyo Whisky
[KIE-oh]
Whisky • Japanese Whisky, Single Barrel (Cask Strength)
Japan
$96.99
53.00% ABV
100% Malted Barley
Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 90.00 pts
Connosr: 60.00 pts
Whiskybase: 80.39 pts
Wine Enthusiast: 91.00 pts
Flaviar: 80.00 pts
Drink Hacker: 85.00 pts
Independently Owned
Note: A very small quantity of whiskies came from this single barrel, so taste variability is higher than with larger production whiskies. Many times this is not a big deal (i.e. Blanton's), but sometimes it matters (i.e. Larceny Barrel Proof versions). If the specific barrel is not listed, ask your server or a store employee for more info.
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Nose: Complex, spicy, with notes of sandalwood, coconut, vanilla, exotic spices, honey, dried fruit, and sweet oak.
Palate: Powerful, creamy, with notes of dark chocolate, honey, cloves, roasted malt, and subtle nuances of incense, leather, and floral notes imparted by the Mizunara oak.
Finish: Long, complex, with a warm blend of vanilla, oak spice, and subtle smokiness.
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Rank: 57.8 pctl
Value: $1.34 / pctl
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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.
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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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