Kaiyo's stock of Mizunara oak casks is its pride and joy. Known to impart a subtle and unusual collection of aromas and flavours to whisky during maturation, it's this wood which is often credited with setting Japanese whisky apart. Kaiyo doubles down on its cask maturation, sending the full casks off to sea for months at a time, allowing the natural motion to ensure constant movement, and thus contact between whisky and wood.
Kaiyō Whisky “The Signature” 43% is aged in the finest Japanese Mizunara Oak barrels for the entirety of its maturation process. All of our whiskies are made from malted barley, Un-chillfiltered, and enjoy a three-month ocean maturation that helps bring out the unique flavors that can only be obtained from Mizunara Oak.
Tasting Notes:
A delicately sweet-scented nose of honey and ginger give way to inviting exotic spices and fruits. On the palate this whisky is constantly evolving from toasted oak and nutty, to ripe dried fruit with hints of cherry, and finishes with deep flavors of dark chocolate, sandalwood and herbal tea notes.
Ratings / Awards:
-Whisky Advocate Top 20 Whiskies 2019 (#14)
-Whisky Advocate Rating 92 pts
