{"product_id":"kaiyo-the-rubi-japanese-mizunara-oak-whisky-ruby-port-finish-750ml","title":"Kaiyō The Rubi Japanese Mizunara Oak Whisky Ruby Port Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaiyō The Rubi is a Japanese malt whisky from 100% malted barley, matured in Mizunara oak, finished in former Ruby Port pipes and bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaiyō, meaning ocean, is known for maturing whisky at sea. The Rubi spends three years in Mizunara oak, then travels by ship for three months, followed by seven more years of ageing in Japan. A four-month finish in Ruby Port pipes gives the release its name and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMizunara is a rare Japanese oak, prized by whisky makers and slow to grow, and here it is paired with a Ruby Port finish. Whisky Advocate scored it 90 points, noting the wide range of flavour on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe calligraphy label makes it a distinctive gift for Japanese whisky fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat to appreciate the Mizunara character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese whisky follows the Scottish tradition of malted barley and careful cask management, but it is known for its precision and balance. Mizunara oak is among the most expensive and challenging woods to cooper, as the trees grow slowly and the wood is porous, so whiskies matured in it are relatively rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuby Port is a young, fruity style of fortified wine from Portugal's Douro Valley, and a short finish in casks that held it adds colour and a fresh red-fruit edge. Bottling at 46% without chill filtration preserves the natural oils and mouthfeel of the whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three years in Mizunara oak, plus seven more in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish cask:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four months in Ruby Port pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46% ABV, non-chill filtered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaiyō Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rubi\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 Mizunara oak, finished 4 months in Ruby Port pipes\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\u003eServe it neat. It pairs with dark chocolate, red berries or aged cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour months in former Ruby Port pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree years in Mizunara, three months at sea, then seven more years in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 46% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kaiyō","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023329456437,"sku":"VWS_200423884","price":117.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-6558.webp?v=1793654352","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/kaiyo-the-rubi-japanese-mizunara-oak-whisky-ruby-port-finish-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}