Kaiyō Japanese Mizunara Oak

Oak, sweet

Slight smokiness with a slight floral nose

Interesting whiskey which I honestly struggled with initially. Like other Japanese selections the nose and palate is complex right out of the gate…semisweet but also medicinal/minty/hot. At any rate, the first half bottle was a struggle, however after time the palate and finish became more a woody slightly peaty experience which helped immensely. For that reason I would recommend and buy again.