Kaiyō The Single Mizunara Oak Finish

Smells like turpentine tastes like fine Turkish spirit

Gasoline with a hint of fruit

Long lingering finish, hints of vanilla and fruit

Sweeter but very tasty

I have had good luck with Japanese whiskeys. This is a “single malt” that has been aged for at least 7 yrs and un-chill filtered. Not sure of the standard but the resulting scotch is a delicious one! The mizunara finish is very noticeable with the sandalwood/coconut creaminess that is on top of a very good malt whiskey. It’s flavorful, with depth in layers, savory and ocean-y note, sweet and a bit bright as well. It’s quite nice. There is a very distinguishing noun-toasted peanut flavor that is in both nose and taste, quite unique.