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Whisky Review: Kamiki Japanese Single Malt

We review Kamiki Japanese Single Malt, aged a minimum of three years before being finished in Japanese cedar casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Kamiki Japanese Single Malt review

Tasting Notes

About:

A Japanese single malt aged at least three years before being finished in Japanese cedar casks. It is bottled at 48% ABV.
Appearance:
A nice amber in this glass reflects almost an orange marmalade color. Moderate legs and thick viscosity support it.
Nose:
The aromatics on this upfront have a rich cereal smell, showcasing alongside a slightly damp earth node. These are supported by characteristics of green tea, a tiny amount of cedar, oatmeal cookies, and some marzipan.
Palate:
This opens with a strong gingerbread kick on the palate, offering a subtle cedar and woody note. Other things to consider here include butterscotch, cut grass, a bit of white chocolate, and a back note of pepper.
Finish:
This finish is a bit peppery and woody, ending in a short spell.
Comments:
Kamiki Japanese Single Malt is a unique bird, and I’m not sure that’s an entirely good thing. Overall, the tasting experience of this expression is a bit off and unbalanced. Overall, I find it just okay.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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