Whisky Advocate · Shane English · 2026
… Koyo is elegant and floral on the nose, with inviting aromas of rose, white tea, and a hint of lychee. … A solid dram, but too restrained.
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Hayashi 'Koyo' Ryukyu Whisky 700ml
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Product Description
The Modern Expression of an Ancient Spirit This Hayashi Single Grain whisky evolved from rich traditiona of the Ryukyu islands. The highest quality indica rice is fermented, as it has been for centuries to make awamori, then rests in barrels amidst the lush Okinawa air, accelerating and invigorating its maturation. The result is a magnificent single grain whisky that expresses a powerful profile with tropical and flavors unique only to tge Hayashi name.
Product Specs
| Alcohol by Volume | 43.0% |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| UPC | 860007586927 |
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Distiller
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Competition medals
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Bronze 2025
1 medal from 1 competition, 2025.
Tasting Notes
Flavor profile
How strongly each flavor family shows up across 2 notes from 2 publications, weighted by source.
- Herbal & greenelegant and floral, rose, white teaClear
- Fruityhint of lychee, raisins, dried apricots, orange zest, dried fruitClear
- SweettoffeeLight
- Oak & maltA hint
- SmokeA hint
- SpiceA hint
Flavor map
Hayashi Koyo Ryukyu against other Japanese whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.
Closest Japanese whiskies at a similar price: Kikori ($49.97), Nikka Days ($62.98), and Yamato Small Batch ($75.98).
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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.
| Whisky | Rich | Smoky | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayashi Koyo Ryukyu (this bottle) | 2.0 | 0.0 | $49.97 |
| Kikori | 3.0 | 0.0 | $49.97 |
| Hibiki Blossom Harmony | 3.8 | 1.4 | $399.96 |
| Hibiki Japanese Harmony | 2.9 | 2.1 | $1,499.96 |
| Nikka Days | 3.6 | 1.7 | $62.98 |
| Yamato Small Batch | 4.4 | 0.0 | $75.98 |
| Suntory Toki | 2.2 | 2.5 | $39.97 |
| The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara | 4.8 | 1.0 | $3,999.96 |
| Kujira 5 Year Old | 5.0 | 0.0 | $89.98 |
| Shibui 18 Year Old Single Grain Sherry Cask | 5.0 | 0.3 | $349.96 |
| Kaiyo Japanese Whisky | 4.0 | 2.8 | $79.98 |
| Kaiyo Cask Strength | 5.5 | 1.4 | $129.98 |
| The Yamazaki 12 Year Old | 4.7 | 2.7 | $189.96 |
| Hakata 18 Year Old Sherry Cask | 5.5 | 1.6 | $199.98 |
| Nikka Coffey Malt | 5.7 | 2.1 | $74.98 |
| Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt | 3.0 | 4.2 | $149.96 |
| The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve | 6.2 | 1.5 | $149.96 |
| The Hakushu 12 Year Old | 3.8 | 4.1 | $199.96 |
| Kujira 15 Year Old | 6.3 | 1.6 | $269.96 |
| Hibiki 17 Year Old | 6.1 | 2.1 | $899.96 |
| The Tottori Mizunara Cask | 3.7 | 4.9 | $49.98 |
| The Yamazaki 18 Year Old | 6.1 | 3.3 | $899.96 |
| Shinobu 15 Year Old Mizunara Oak Finish Pure Malt | 6.0 | 3.5 | $199.96 |
| Nikka Yoichi Single Malt | 3.3 | 5.2 | $149.96 |
| Shibui 10 Year Old Pure Malt | 7.0 | 2.1 | $179.98 |
Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.
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