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Kaijin, meaning 'Sailor' in Japanese, is a premium blended whisky from the historic Masahiro Distillery in Okinawa. An internationally awarded expression, it stands out for its exquisite balance of citrus notes, sweet vanilla and an exotic tropical character.
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Okinawa
Volume
70 cl
ABV
40% ABV
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History and character
Born in Okinawa, the cradle of Awamori, Masahiro Distillery has channelled its centuries of accumulated wisdom in distillation and ageing in warm climates to shape a whisky that reflects the exotic soul of Japan's southern islands.
The word 'Kaijin' evokes the figure of the sailor who challenges the majestic ocean, and this whisky is a tribute to that tenacity. Far from the enclosed profile of other distilleries, Kaijin offers a warm, fruited and unapologetically accessible welcome — demonstrating that Japanese whisky can also be vibrant and luminous as the Okinawa sun.
The word 'Kaijin' evokes the figure of the sailor who challenges the majestic ocean, and this whisky is a tribute to that tenacity.
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Velclare editorial desk
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Reviewed
29 May 2025
Kaijin Japanese Blended Whisky
€67.95
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