Kaiyo Whisky is very intriguing indeed, starting out as a teaspooned malt (with the bulk of the malt whisky coming from one distillery, along with a drop of malt whisky from another distillery, meaning it can't be called a single malt). It's matured in mizunara oak - mizunara can impart a wonderful array of flavours to the whisky, though its notoriously difficult for coopers to work with. Not only that, it spends a portion of its maturation at sea, helping to evolve its flavour profile further.
Orange peel, jasmine, a hint of coastal air, soft cedar.
Coffee bean, green apple, black tea and alpine herbs.
Cinnamon rolls and mango.
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I saw the high ratings of Kaiyo in the Whisky Advocate and thought I would give it a try. Fantastic Japanese whisky, you definitely won't regret it.
I did not care for it. I love the story of whisky the history, the passion. Some guy bought casks of this or that tried jumping on the back of the Japanese whisky beast. Buy a Nikka from the barrel, you won’t be disappointed.
When I first tried it neat it was like a punch in the palate. Now I drink it with two ice cubes to open it a little. It has the complexity that defines Japanese whisky. It is a new taste experience at each stage of the drinking process. It starts with vanilla notes and finishes with a toffee send off.
Great Japanese Whisky! smooth, complex, packed with flavor. Almost went through the whole bottle in a night with a friend of mine.
My new favorite, great complex and very smooth whisky. I consider myself a whisky afficinado and this one doesn't disappoint at all. Roasted nuts, vanilla and coconut on the nose, silky palate and a warming honeyed finish. One of my new favorites. This whisky might not be for the novice, but if you like to explore Japanese whisky you can't go wrong with this one.
