Kaiyō Whisky is a distinctive Japanese whisky house known for its rare use of Mizunara oak and its pioneering sea-maturation technique. Under the guidance of Master Blender Jeffrey Karlovitch, a Keeper of the Quaich and one of the whisky world’s most refined palates, Kaiyō crafts small batches of whisky aged in handmade Mizunara casks, some of the most precious and difficult-to-work-with barrels in the world. Once matured on land, the casks embark on a voyage at sea, where the dynamic conditions of movement, temperature fluctuations, and air pressure variations coax even greater complexity from the oak. The result is a whisky unlike any other, rich, layered, and deeply expressive of both wood and wave.
Kaiyō “The Ramu” takes this philosophy a step further by finishing its Mizunara-aged whisky in Caribbean rum casks, creating a truly unique expression that combines the aromatic richness of Japanese oak with the tropical warmth and spice of rum barrels. Bottled at 46% ABV and non-chill filtered, The Ramu is a whisky that surprises and delights with every sip.
In the glass, it presents a golden amber hue and an enticing nose of toasted coconut, vanilla bean, ripe banana, and honeyed citrus, underpinned by subtle notes of sandalwood, white pepper, and soft caramel. On the palate, it is smooth and rounded, delivering waves of mango, candied ginger, brown sugar, and dried pineapple, balanced beautifully by Mizunara’s signature floral spice and creamy texture. Hints of molasses and oak spice unfold on a lingering, tropical-tinged finish.
Kaiyō The Ramu is a joyfully expressive and genre-defying whisky, perfect for adventurous drinkers who appreciate balance, complexity, and originality.
