Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Mizunara Barrel
We won't lie. This was a fun one for us! It's not every day you get to taste a 6-year-old Kentucky bourbon that is finished in Mizunara Oak Shochu barrels. We're going to break that down in just a second. There's a lot to unwrap here. The World Whiskey Society (WWS) has only been around since 2020, but they are creating a huge footprint in the whiskey world with their extremely unique and innovative products. First of all, you can't help but notice their exquisite packaging. If ever there was a "cool bottle" story, it resonates with the offerings from WWS. The labels are sophisticated and appealing. The unique bottle toppers are secretly sought after by collectors. So what about what is in this bottle? Let's take a look. So what is Mizunara Oak and what in the heck is Shochu? Mizunara oak, or Japanese oak, is incredibly expensive and rare. It grows in distinct pockets in northern Japan and it is very difficul...