Chivas Regal Mizunara Cask Scotch Pine Hinomaru Jozo is known for

Hinomaru Jozo is known for producing premium sake in small batches

2012 is the current vintage as each bottle spends 5 years in the winemaking process

oak driven but complex

went on Kickstarter

But the rumors were true

Chivas Regal Mizunara Cask Scotch Pine Hinomaru Jozo is known forReleased in October 2014, Chivas Regal Mizunara is a limited edition blended Scotch. Master Distiller Colin Scott was inspired to create this expression after a trip to Japan where he picked up a few whisky making techniques. It's made with a blend of Scottish grain and malt whiskies, each aged at least 12 years. Part of the blend is aged in casks made from Mizunara (aka Japanese oak).