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Kaiyō Japanese Mizunara Oak
Blended Malt — Japan
Reviewed
October 6, 2020 (edited May 30, 2021)
Nose - Grilled pineapples, grilled sugarcane, light wood, almost like a balsa/cedar
Taste - Fairly thing mouthfeel, lightly oaked sake/shochu, toasted rice syrup sweetness, light fleshed fruits, apple, hint of lychee, grain/dusty bitterness
Finish - Fairly short finish, light drying heat, hint of wood bitter, sweet rice syrup
Score - 71/100
Final Thoughts - I'm not 100% sure, but this tastes like a rice grain whisky. It's not very complex & I'm not sure if it's meant to be sold/marketed as a mixer or if they truly intend people to sip this neat. I can see this doing fairly well in a highball as it has some characteristics that I think might pair well with some seltzer/soda water and a hint of lemon or yuzu. Otherwise, sipping this neat isn't bad, but at the same time it's not very complex & kind of boring.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - No
Would I buy a bottle? - No
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I've been curious about this one for a while, but never able to justify the purchase before. Thanks for trying it out!