{"product_id":"kaiyo-the-kuri-japanese-chestnut-wood-whisky-750ml","title":"Kaiyo The Kuri Japanese Chestnut Wood Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaiyo The Kuri is one of the first whiskies aged full term in first-fill Japanese kuri chestnut barrels, a Japanese malt whisky aged seven years and bottled at 46% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKuri, Castanea crenata, is the Japanese chestnut, a small to medium-sized deciduous tree whose wood is rarely used for whisky casks. Kaiyo, meaning ocean, built this release entirely around it, letting the unusual wood shape the whisky from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kuri opens with drying wood notes and an incense-like spice, balanced by fragrant lavender, with roasted chestnut, vanilla and caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare chestnut-cask whisky, it makes a memorable gift for Japanese whisky collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a drop of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese whisky has earned a worldwide reputation for balance and precision, and limited releases from its historic distilleries are among the most sought-after bottles for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese whisky makers have long drawn on Scottish methods, using malted barley, pot stills and patient maturation, while developing a style known for balance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost whisky is aged in oak; chestnut is softer and more porous, so it gives up its flavour quickly and brings nutty, spicy and slightly floral character quite unlike oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst-fill means the barrels had never held whisky before, so the chestnut wood's influence is at its strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBottled at 46% ABV, it keeps more texture and flavour than a standard 40% whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleases like The Kuri show how Japanese makers explore native woods, as they have famously done with Mizunara oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few drops of water open up the lavender and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drying wood and incense-like spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlorals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant lavender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted chestnut, vanilla and caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaiyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 proof (46% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e First-fill Japanese kuri chestnut barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a little water. It pairs with roasted chestnuts, sushi or honey cake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is kuri?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Japanese chestnut, Castanea crenata.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven years, full term in chestnut barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat strength is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e46% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaiyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023404462389,"sku":"VWS_200423885","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-11314.webp?v=1793655627","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/kaiyo-the-kuri-japanese-chestnut-wood-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}