Kaiyo Whisky Cask Strength (70cl, 53%) International Whisky at the Matsui Distillery

at the Matsui Distillery

The whisky was then married in a Solera vat

from the inventive grain whisky distillery in the Chita Peninsula dedicated to the pursuit of making diverse grain whiskies

coconuts and suggestions of chocolate

taking their regular MacNaMara and finishing it in Guyanese rum casks for an extra bit of soft sweetness

Kaiyo Whisky Cask Strength (70cl, 53%) International Whisky at the Matsui DistilleryThis is cask strength edition of Kaiyo's Mizunara matured whisky. It's a rare beast, as there's not much Mizunara Japanese oak and only a tiny amount gets turned into whisky casks. It's worth the effort, as it adds a distinctly Japanese edge to the whisky, layering on incense laden spiciness. Kaiyo go even further, shipping their casks out to sea for months before bottling to give them a gentle rock on the waves, getting even more flavour out of the