Notoriously leaky and wildly expensive Japanese Mizunara oak barrels have become an object of obsession among makers of ...
When the Japanese started making whisky in the 1920s, even they didn’t want to use mizunara oak. That’s because mizunara takes a ridiculously long time to reach maturation — more than 200 years.
both matured in American white oak puncheon casks, a lightly peated Hakushu from 1981, light and buttery grain whisky distilled in 1979 and 1981 from the Chita distillery, as well as robust and ...
Produced by the oldest whisky distillery in Japan, Yamazaki 12 Years Old sets the standard for an entire whisky category. A ...
The Mizunara oak contributes notes of sandalwood and exotic ... The result is a sophisticated and well-balanced whiskey that provides a unique tasting experience. The NYWSC featured three ...
There’s nothing like a tasty bourbon to wrap up a stressful year with. The Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ...
Why Whiskey Finished in Mizunara Oak Can Go for $1,500. Plus: 3 Great Bottles for Considerably Less Right now, whiskey distillers are crazy for barrels made from a fragrant, finicky Japanese oak ...