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Rank: 5.0 pctl
Value: $12.02 / pctl
Speyside • $60.00 • 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
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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: 5.0 pctl
Value: $12.02 / pctl
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Knockando 12 Year Old
Knockando 12 Year Old is a popular, light, and approachable single malt Scotch whisky produced in the Speyside region of Scotland. Known for its delicate and fruity profile, it serves as the entry-level bottling for the Knockando distillery, which is owned by Diageo and historically serves as a vital component for the J&B (Justerini & Brooks) blended scotch.
100% Malted Barley
Pro Ratings:
Whisky Advocate: 76.00 pts
Whiskybase: 78.27 pts
Flaviar: 78.00 pts
Part of the Diageo family of brands.
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Nose: The aroma is fresh and inviting, lead by foamy banana sweets, honeyed barley, and crisp green apples, with delicate floral flourishes and a hint of toasted almonds in the background
Palate: It has a light to medium body that offers a creamy mouthfeel, featuring notes of malted milk biscuits, milk chocolate, and hazelnut balanced by a subtle citrus acidity and soft orchard fruits
Finish: The experience concludes with a relatively short but clean finish that transitions from sweet toffee and vanilla into a gentle, warming dryness of cinnamon, ginger, and a faint wisp of wood smoke.
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