Kaigan Japanese Whisky

A premium, limited edition blended Japanese whisky from Kaigan Distillery in Kami, Japan. Crafted with 100% Japanese whisky, using Matsukai no Mizu spring water and aged a minimum of three years. It greets with an aromatic bouquet of fruit, wood, and spices. Its rich character develops notes of citrus, honey, vanilla, and new oak, culminating in a long and robust finish. Bottled December 2021, with subsequent bottlings in August 2022 and February 2025.

Very oak-forward. Beyond that, the flavor is limited. It's not unpleasant, but it's not my preference. Adding a bit of water enhances it somewhat and makes it more palatable.

Delicate yet full-bodied with a long, smooth finish of vanilla and oak. A pleasant surprise, ideal for springtime. A strong sense of grain and malt.

A very smooth whiskey, but I'd say it lacks anything distinctive to set it apart from others.

The flavor profile is primarily barley-forward with a pleasant honey note in the mid-palate.

Sweet, tasty, and smooth served on the rocks.