Kaiyo Cask Strength is a blended malt whisky distilled in Japan, aged in Mizunara oak barrels crafted by the Ariake cooperage in Kyoto. It undergoes three months of ocean maturation. The specific sources of the whiskies in this blend and the exact duration of maturation are undisclosed.
Fully matured in mizunara oak on land and sea, this has tangy orange, ground ginger, fennel seed, cedar, and incense, though it seems a little more tightly wound than the standard strength whisky.
The light palate opens with charred oak, burnt orange peel and clove. Adding water brings out more honey, cayenne and cinnamon, plus distant campfire smoke.
