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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: 27.4 pctl
Value: $3.66 / pctl
Nikka Pure Malt Red
Nikka Pure Malt Red is a blended malt Japanese whisky (43% ABV) known for its light, fruity, and soft profile, designed to be the delicate counterpart to Nikka's Red/Black/White trio. Primarily blending malts from the Miyagikyo distillery with some Yoichi, it offers notes of apples, pears, and subtle vanilla with a dry, woody finish.
 100% Malted Barley
 Pro Ratings: 
Whiskybase: 80.92 pts 
Flaviar: 82.00 pts 
Part of the  Asahi Group Holdings family of brands.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh and inviting, the nose features sweet, red berry fruit, orchard fruits like red apple, and a light, floral honey undertone
Palate: Creamy and smooth, delivering flavors of stewed fruits, soft caramel, and gentle cinnamon spice with a well-balanced malt backbone
Finish: Short-to-medium and delicate, ending with lingering notes of sweet malt, subtle nuttiness, and a slight fruity acidity.
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