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Kaiyo The Kuri 46%

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Kaiyō Whisky is a distinctive Japanese whisky house known for its rare use of Mizunara oak and its pioneering sea-maturation technique. Under the guidance of Master Blender Jeffrey Karlovitch, a Keeper of the Quaich and one of the whisky world’s most refined palates, Kaiyō crafts small batches of whisky aged in handmade Mizunara casks, some of the most precious and difficult-to-work-with barrels in the world. Once matured on land, the casks embark on a voyage at sea, where the dynamic conditions of movement, temperature fluctuations, and air pressure variations coax even greater complexity from the oak. The result is a whisky unlike any other, rich, layered, and deeply expressive of both wood and wave.

Kaiyō “The Kuri” is one of the most innovative expressions in the Kaiyō Wood Library Series, finished in Japanese chestnut (kuri) wood casks, a bold, creative twist that adds richness, spice, and creamy sweetness to the distillery’s already elegant house style. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, it’s a beautifully textured whisky that showcases Kaiyō’s dedication to craftsmanship and experimentation.

In the glass, it glows golden amber and opens with an inviting bouquet of toffee, roasted chestnut, cinnamon bark, and orange marmalade, backed by gentle hints of vanilla bean, coconut, and sandalwood from the Mizunara oak. The palate is rounded and luxurious, with layers of hazelnut, dried apricot, maple sugar, and warm baking spice, unfolding over a supple, medium-bodied structure. The chestnut cask influence adds a creamy, nutty richness that plays perfectly against Mizunara’s floral lift and exotic spice. The finish is long and balanced, leaving a trail of caramelised nuts, honeyed malt, and a touch of oak-char minerality.

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Whisky Advocate awarded it 91 points

£97.50
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Kaiyō Whisky is an extraordinary Japanese whisky brand that bridges ancient tradition, rare craftsmanship, and bold innovation. Guided by the expertise of Master Blender Jeffrey Karlovitch, one of the world’s most respected authorities on whisky and a Keeper of the Quaich, Kaiyō is renowned for producing whiskies of exceptional depth, character, and complexity.

Rather than distilling its own spirit, Kaiyō sources carefully selected casks of raw whisky from some of Japan’s most revered producers. From there, Karlovitch hand-selects barrels for maturation in ultra-rare Mizunara oak casks, widely considered the most prized and demanding oak in the world of whisky. Indigenous to Japan, Mizunara trees must grow for over 200 years before they can be harvested. Their porous, knotty grain is notoriously difficult to work with, but the effort pays off in the form of extraordinary aromatic complexity, offering notes of coconut, sandalwood, orange blossom, dried fruits, honey, and incense.

What truly sets Kaiyō apart is its sea maturation process. After years of ageing on land, the whisky is sent on a journey across the oceans from Osaka, spending up to three months at sea. During this voyage, the spirit is exposed to constant motion, shifts in temperature, and changes in atmospheric pressure, conditions that accelerate ageing and enhance extraction from the Mizunara oak. The result is a whisky that is not only rich and layered but also remarkably smooth and expressive, with a creamy mouthfeel and a luxurious, lingering finish.

Kaiyō Whisky is a testament to both Japanese dedication to detail and a spirit of global exploration. Each bottle tells a story of craftsmanship, tradition, and discovery, making Kaiyō a true standout in the world of premium Japanese whisky.

Country
Japan

Producer
Kaiyō

Alcohol by Volume
46%

Size
70cl

Types
Whisky, Japanese Whisky

Kaiyo The Kuri 46%

£97.50

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