The Haiku Mizunara Cask Japanese Single Malt Whisky 750ml

The Haiku is a Japanese single malt from Nirasaki Distillery in Yamanashi Prefecture, aged in Mizunara oak, the rare native Japanese oak prized for its incense-like scent.

Nirasaki makes it with traditional Scottish methods and bottles it at 40%. Mizunara is a hard wood to work with: it grows slowly, is porous and leaks easily, which is why most distillers use it sparingly.

Sellers describe sandalwood, coconut and a touch of spice on the nose, then honeyed pear and vanilla with a faint smokiness on the palate.

For an older, richer Japanese malt with an age statement, step up to Yamazaki 12 Year. Choose The Haiku when you want a light, easy single malt that still shows the Mizunara character.

Its delicate style suits a highball: one part whisky to three parts cold soda water over plenty of ice, with a lemon twist.

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