JAPANESE MIZUNARA OAK WHISKY
FINISHED IN VERY RARE BOURBON BARRELS
Kaiyo Whisky The Unicorn 10yr is a limited edition item from the Kaiyo Whisky Wood Library Series. It's a maturation of extremely rare Japanese Mizunara oak and extremely rare ex-bourbon barrels from one of the world's most recognized and sought after bourbon brands; aged for 10 years.
WHY IS MIZUNARA OAK DIFFERENT
What makes mizunara oak distinct from European oak and White oak? For one, it enjoys a unique sweet and spicy flavor profile which can be attributed to the oak lactones ratio and high level of vanilla. Aromas evoked from the mizunara oak are kara, a type of oriental incense, sandalwood, and coconut.
Research studies have shown that mizunara matured whisky contain more lactones (parts per million) than whiskies matured in either European oak or White oak. An even more riveting discovery was the prevalence of "trans-oak" lactones in Mizunara whisky. This was a remarkable find as it was thought that "cis-oak" lactones can possess a smell up to ten times stronger than "trans-oak" lactones. Time was a crucial ingredient previously omitted in mizunara oak matured whiskies making another distinction from European and White oak. Many suggest that a whisky needs to mature in order to truly experience the infusion of mizunara oak's distinct flavors and aromas. It is perhaps a bit of Mother Nature's work and serendipity that the mysterious spirit and character of mizunara oak was exposed. Today it is not only appreciated but revered and valued for its rarity and luxuriousness.
FINISHED IN VERY RARE BOURBON BARRELS
Kaiyo Whisky The Unicorn 10yr is a limited edition item from the Kaiyo Whisky Wood Library Series. It's a maturation of extremely rare Japanese Mizunara oak and extremely rare ex-bourbon barrels from one of the world's most recognized and sought after bourbon brands; aged for 10 years.
WHY IS MIZUNARA OAK DIFFERENT
What makes mizunara oak distinct from European oak and White oak? For one, it enjoys a unique sweet and spicy flavor profile which can be attributed to the oak lactones ratio and high level of vanilla. Aromas evoked from the mizunara oak are kara, a type of oriental incense, sandalwood, and coconut.
Research studies have shown that mizunara matured whisky contain more lactones (parts per million) than whiskies matured in either European oak or White oak. An even more riveting discovery was the prevalence of "trans-oak" lactones in Mizunara whisky. This was a remarkable find as it was thought that "cis-oak" lactones can possess a smell up to ten times stronger than "trans-oak" lactones. Time was a crucial ingredient previously omitted in mizunara oak matured whiskies making another distinction from European and White oak. Many suggest that a whisky needs to mature in order to truly experience the infusion of mizunara oak's distinct flavors and aromas. It is perhaps a bit of Mother Nature's work and serendipity that the mysterious spirit and character of mizunara oak was exposed. Today it is not only appreciated but revered and valued for its rarity and luxuriousness.
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