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This whisky is matured in the finest Mizunara oak casks. Our pioneering research into the effect of wood selection on whisky maturation has led to the development of bespoke barrels, crafted from slow growth, air-seasoned wood from hand-selected trees. These casks are handmade due to Mizunara oaks delicate wood grain. This spirit is gently matured in traditional style for many years before it embarks on its unique sea voyage. Flavor Profile: Fruity, Floral and Woody
| Alcohol by Volume | 46.0% |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| UPC | 752830893559 |
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Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.
The lightly smoky sea-breeze aroma entices on the nose. The palate opens with bolder peat smoke underpinned by vanilla and coconut, finishing with a mouthwatering salt-and-pepper accent. Adding water pulls it all together, …
This is utterly unique; … Light, clean, fruity refreshment: apple, white grape, lingering cigar smoke, coconut macaroons, and ample Japanese oak influence. … all brushed with gentle spice and a swish of smoke.
How strongly each flavor family shows up across 3 notes from 3 publications, weighted by source.
Kaiyo The Peated against other Japanese whiskies we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.
Closest Japanese whiskies at a similar price: Nikka Yoichi Single Malt ($149.96), Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt ($149.96), and The Hakushu 12 Year Old ($199.96).
Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.
| Whisky | Rich | Smoky | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiyo The Peated (this bottle) | 2.0 | 5.4 | $129.98 |
| Nikka Yoichi Single Malt | 3.3 | 5.2 | $149.96 |
| Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt | 3.0 | 4.2 | $149.96 |
| The Tottori Mizunara Cask | 3.7 | 4.9 | $49.98 |
| The Hakushu 12 Year Old | 3.8 | 4.1 | $199.96 |
| The Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt | 4.8 | 4.7 | $3,999.96 |
| Suntory Toki | 2.2 | 2.5 | $39.97 |
| Suntory Ao | 5.0 | 6.5 | $79.96 |
| Kaiyo Japanese Whisky | 4.0 | 2.8 | $79.98 |
| The Hakushu 18 Year Old | 5.2 | 4.4 | $1,299.96 |
| Hibiki Japanese Harmony | 2.9 | 2.1 | $99.97 |
| The Yamazaki 12 Year Old | 4.7 | 2.7 | $189.96 |
| Nikka Days | 3.6 | 1.7 | $62.98 |
| Hibiki 21 Year Old | 6.0 | 4.1 | $899.96 |
| Hibiki Blossom Harmony | 3.8 | 1.4 | $399.96 |
| Shinobu 15 Year Old Mizunara Oak Finish Pure Malt | 6.0 | 3.5 | $199.96 |
| The Yamazaki 18 Year Old | 6.1 | 3.3 | $899.96 |
| Nikka Coffey Malt | 5.7 | 2.1 | $74.98 |
| Hakata 18 Year Old Sherry Cask | 5.5 | 1.6 | $199.98 |
| The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara | 4.8 | 1.0 | $3,999.96 |
| Hibiki 17 Year Old | 6.1 | 2.1 | $899.96 |
| Kaiyo Cask Strength | 5.5 | 1.4 | $129.98 |
| Hayashi Koyo Ryukyu | 2.0 | 0.0 | $49.97 |
| Kikori | 3.0 | 0.0 | $49.97 |
| The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve | 6.2 | 1.5 | $149.96 |
| Kujira 15 Year Old | 6.3 | 1.6 | $269.96 |
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.