Kamiki Japanese Whisky Intense Wood 50cl

Description

Kamiki Japanese Whisky Intense Wood

Created in Nara, one of the ancient capitals of Japan - Kamiki whisky is a unique blended Japanese Whisky.

The name itself, Kamiki is a blend of two Japanese words; Kami, meaning 'God' and Iki, meaning Breath. This came from the beautiful breezes which descend from the local mountain - which has long been considered a 'Sacred Mountain of the God'.

Just like in their Blended Malt Whisky, it is created by blending rare Japanese Malt Whiskies with specially selected malt whiskies from the rest of the world. These are then blended with Japanese spring water. Rather than a predetermined ratio, the blending occurs when the malts are at their peak flavour. This means each batch is unique.

After the blending process, the resulting Kamiki whisky is rested in Yoshino Sugi (Japanese Cedarwood) casks . This is where this edition differs, with this resting period being extended. This wood is particularly aromatic, and is considered the best wood locally to make drink casks for this reason. This extended period in these casks gives a far bolder edition - which is intensely woody.

On the nose, this retains a fresh aroma - with delicate hints of dried tea leaves. The palate is far bolder than the original, and has intense cedar flavour with nuances of tea and tobacco. A maltiness joined by cinnamon merges with the intense wood flavours. 

This leads into a finish which retains a peppery cedar flavour. A delicate sweetness emerges, which blends with the wood - and the taste buds are awoken by a dash of spice as the flavours leave the mouth.

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Perfect Serve

As with all whiskies, enjoy how you like to! However, we liked this one at room temperature with a splash of water.