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Kaiyo Whisky The Peated
Kaiyo The Peated is a Japanese whisky that offers a unique blend of smoky and sweet flavors, matured in both Madeira and Mizunara oak casks. The whisky features a smoky nose with hints of nuts, sweet fruit, and honey, and a long, drying finish. It's made with 100% malted barley and has a peat intensity of 35 PPM.
 100% Malted Barley
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Tasting Notes
Nose: Peat smoke is present but not overpowering, balanced with vanilla, coconut, and fresh wood notes. Some reviews also mention pear, apples, and other fruits.
Palate: The palate opens with spicy vanilla oak, then transitions to oranges, pear, and a touch of heat. It also features notes of toasted almonds, burnt sugar, and coconut.
Finish: The finish is described as lingering and warm, with a sweet, smoky quality. Some reviews note a lingering rubberiness, while others find it to be a sweet, drying finish.
The Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery, multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aromas. From Yamazaki was born the surprising, delicate yet profound experience of a Japanese single malt whisky. Spiritual and deep, made at Yamazaki Distillery, the soulplace of Japanese whisky, its signature multi-layered taste is highly praised by whisky connoisseurs all over the world. Today, Suntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki Whisky is not only the No.1 single malt whisky in Japan, but is enjoyed in more than 35 countries.
  The Yamazaki [YOM-uh-ZAH-kee]   Japanese Whisky, Single Malt Japan $213.99 43.00% ABV
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Tasting Notes
Nose: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, Mizunara (Japanese oak)
Palate: Coconut, vanilla, cranberry, butter.
Finish: Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish.

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