Kaiyo The Rye Japanese Whisky 10 Year

Japan's Answer to American Rye

Kaiyo The Rye 10 Year is a genuinely one-of-a-kind expression — a Japanese whisky made entirely from rye, aged 10 years in American oak and finished at sea aboard a ship crossing the Pacific Ocean. Kaiyo is the world's first ocean-aged Japanese whisky, and the constant motion, temperature fluctuation, and salt air of the open ocean accelerate maturation and impart a distinctive maritime character that no land-based aging can replicate. The result is a whisky of extraordinary complexity: Japanese precision and craftsmanship meeting the bold, spicy character of rye in a combination that is both unexpected and deeply rewarding.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Distinctive and inviting — rye grain, vanilla, and a gentle ocean salinity with notes of toasted oak, dried fruit, and a clean, Japanese whisky elegance
• Palate: Smooth and complex — rye spice, caramel, and a warming oak character with a subtle maritime influence and a silky mouthfeel that speaks to 10 years of careful maturation
• Finish: Long and elegantly warming with lingering rye grain, caramel, and a clean, coastal warmth that fades gracefully

Specs

• Distillery: Kaiyo, Japan
• Style: Ocean-Aged Japanese Rye Whisky
• Age: 10 Years
• Maturation: American Oak + Pacific Ocean Aging
• ABV: 48% / Proof: 96
• Size: 700ml

Japanese precision meets Pacific Ocean adventure — Kaiyo The Rye 10 Year is a whisky of extraordinary distinction for those who want to experience something genuinely unlike anything else in the world.