Kaiyo The Rubi is a Japanese whisky made from 100% malted barley. It matures for three years in Japanese mizunara oak barrels, undergoes three months of ocean maturation, then spends seven more years in more mizunara oak. It is finished for four months in first-fill ex-Ruby Port pipes. Un-chillfiltered, this whisky is bottled at 46% ABV and retails for around $124.99.
It is more viscous and fuller than many other Japanese whiskies, however when compared to other 46% non-chillfiltered Scottish or Canadian malts, it is thinner on the palate. I struggle to identify distinct and unique notes here. It enters nice and promising, then the whole experience declines.
