Kaiyo Whiskey Tasting
THURSDAY, February 27, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30. A masterful combination of Japanese whiskey and the artful skill of finishing and blending. Read on...
February 27, 2025
Discounted sale prices this week only
We’ve been excited about this offering and tasting for some time. If you don’t know Kaiyo (“Ocean” in Japanese) whiskies, you are in for a treat. The accolades and awards are too lengthy to reproduce here, but suffice it to say Master Blender Jeffrey Karlovitch is producing some of the most exciting whiskies in the world.
Jeffrey’s process involves taking Japanese new make malted barley spirit and maturing it in the finest Japanese Mizunara oak casks. After years of maturing in Japan, the casks spend a crucial 3-month sea voyage to Scotland. , an integral part of Kaiyo’s process with the motion of the seas’ waves. We’ll sample the following exceptional whiskies, all at 46%:
The Unicorn 10 year – A highly allocated part of the Wood Library Series. 5 years in Mizunara, then five additional years in Old Ex-Bourbon Barrels. Flavor profile: Pioneering & rare – clove, vanilla & nutty. Similar profile to Elijah Craig 18. Regularly $105, On Sale for $89
The 5 Wood – New is an innovative and rarely attempted blend of Mizunara, PX, Oloroso, Bourbon, & French barrels. Flavor profile: A complex harmony of candied fruit, raisins, ginger, vanilla fudge, and spice. Like Hibiki Harmony. Don’t let its great pricing fool you. Was one of the top whiskies in the World Spirits Competition! Regularly $52, On Sale for $45
The Sheri PX 4th Edition 10 Year – Aged in Pedro Ximenez (PX) and Mizunara oak barrels. Highly allocated, we are lucky to have access to it as only 450 cases are produced!
Flavor profile: Rich & Alluring with dark fruits and dark chocolate. Similar profile to Macallan 18. Regularly $142, On Sale for $125
The Peated PX 4th Edition is 8 years old and is aged in 3 stages: from Madeira casks to Mizunara oak, and finally Pedro Ximenez. Also, use three different peat sources (Orkney / Islay / Islue of Mull). Flavor profile: Sweet peat, ripe fruit, honey & smoke. Compare to Laphroaig Peated PX. Regularly $105, On Sale for $89
The Rubi 1st Edition – Limited availability. Aged in some of Kaiyo’s oldest Mizunara casks and finished in ruby port pipes (barrel style). Flavor profile: Complex & sweet, orange peel & chocolate. Similar flavor profile to Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. Regularly $119, On Sale for $99
Discounted sale prices this week only
David Kreiss
