Kaizen 01 - GYOKURO

Kaizen 01 - GYOKURO

Volume: 70 cl / Alc: 44.9% Vol

849 kr

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EXPERIMENTAL GREEN TEA TRILOGY

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Kaizen 01 Gyokuro 70cl bottle with a grey background
  • DESCRIPTION
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Kaizen is a trilogy about Swedish whisky and Japanese tea. A fusion of craftsmanship and passion from different continents.

The expressions have been aged in ex-bourbon casks saturated with exclusive Japanese tea – resulting in three complex whiskies with untraditional tasting notes. 

Kaizen 01: Limited to 2491 bottles. 

Nose: The aroma is fresh and sweet, where lemon meets ripe pineapple and vanilla. Green elements in the form of herbs, green leaves, and seaweed are also present and become more pronounced as the whisky is aired. A hint of arrack is found high up in the glass.

Taste: In the taste, the tea and whisky harmonize in a delicate manner. Vanilla and dried fruit are embraced by subtly bitter tea tones and freshly cut grass. The citrus notes persist from the aroma.

Aftertaste: The finish is medium-length with a distinct tea character. Some herbal notes are introduced, and the arrack reappears, all enveloped in sweet tones of dried fruit.

  • 90% Gyokuro-saturated Ex-Bourbon casks, 200L (whisky stored since 2013)
  • 10% Ex-Bourbon cask, 200L from 2007

Ambassador

Kaizen 01 Gyokuro 70cl bottle with a grey background
  • DESCRIPTION
  • TASTING NOTES
  • CASKS

Kaizen is a trilogy about Swedish whisky and Japanese tea. A fusion of craftsmanship and passion from different continents.

The expressions have been aged in ex-bourbon casks saturated with exclusive Japanese tea – resulting in three complex whiskies with untraditional tasting notes. 

Kaizen 01: Limited to 2491 bottles. 

Nose: The aroma is fresh and sweet, where lemon meets ripe pineapple and vanilla. Green elements in the form of herbs, green leaves, and seaweed are also present and become more pronounced as the whisky is aired. A hint of arrack is found high up in the glass.

Taste: In the taste, the tea and whisky harmonize in a delicate manner. Vanilla and dried fruit are embraced by subtly bitter tea tones and freshly cut grass. The citrus notes persist from the aroma.

Aftertaste: The finish is medium-length with a distinct tea character. Some herbal notes are introduced, and the arrack reappears, all enveloped in sweet tones of dried fruit.

  • 90% Gyokuro-saturated Ex-Bourbon casks, 200L (whisky stored since 2013)
  • 10% Ex-Bourbon cask, 200L from 2007

Kaizen 01 - Gyokuro

Gyokuro is a dark green tea from Japan characterized by its sweetness and complexity. This character is clearly reflected in the whisky, especially the complexity, as this is a dynamic spirit that evolves with every second in the glass.

A whisky defined by vegetal notes reminiscent of freshly cut grass, green leaves, and seaweed. Sweet in aroma and a distinctly tea-like undertone in the finish

Image of seaweed with a text inthe tasting notes: seaweed flavour

 

Exclusive Japanese Green Tea 

Mackmyra's tea infusions are unique. We have allowed various green teas to macerate in Oloroso, which, after straining, has been used to season casks.

The matured whisky dates back to 2013, and the tea cask finishing lasted for two years and nine months.

All releases in this mini-series are 'single tea,' a characteristic that is distinctly reflected in the widely diverse flavor profiles of each edition. 

 

Images of the various green teas used in the Kaizen trilogy

Exclusive Japanese Green Tea 

Mackmyra's tea infusions are unique. We have allowed various green teas to macerate in Oloroso, which, after straining, has been used to season casks.

The matured whisky dates back to 2013, and the tea cask finishing lasted for two years and nine months.

All releases in this mini-series are 'single tea,' a characteristic that is distinctly reflected in the widely diverse flavor profiles of each edition. 

 

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Kaizen is a trilogy about Swedish whisky and Japanese tea. A fusion of craftsmanship and passion from different continents.

The expressions have been aged in ex-bourbon casks saturated with exclusive Japanese tea – resulting in three complex whiskies with untraditional tasting notes. 


Kaizen 02: Limited to 2542 bottles. 

Kaizen is a trilogy about Swedish whisky and Japanese tea. A fusion of craftsmanship and passion from different continents.

The expressions have been aged in ex-bourbon casks saturated with exclusive Japanese tea – resulting in three complex whiskies with untraditional tasting notes. 


Kaizen 02: Limited to 2542 bottles. 

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