Sensei Japanese Whiskey
Sensei Japanese Whiskey is a 40% ABV, 750mL blend of malt and grain whiskies with a Mizunara (Japanese oak) barrel influence — sandalwood and coconut notes from the prized oak. Bottled for AIKO Importers in the US, it hails from Yamanashi Prefecture in the foothills of Mt. Fuji, combining rare whiskey with fine malt whiskies and pure Japanese spring water, aged in Mizunara barrels. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof) — consistent across Whiskybase and importer record
- Size: 750mL
- Type: Blend of malt and grain whiskies
- Origin: Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan (bottled for AIKO Importers, USA)
- Wood: aged in Mizunara (Japanese oak) barrels — sandalwood/coconut character
Mizunara Oak, Yamanashi Water
Mizunara is Japan's signature oak — porous, spicy, famously finicky — and it gives Sensei its sandalwood-and-coconut signature. AIKO Importers built this blend around Japanese spring water and Mizunara maturation for an approachable everyday pour. Compare it with more of our Japanese whisky and the Sensei range.
Tasting Notes
Expect a soft malt-grain core with the Mizunara influence up front: sandalwood, coconut, and gentle spice over a light sweet grain-whisky base. Smooth and unassertive at 80 proof.
How to Enjoy
Excellent on the rocks or in a highball with cold soda water — the Mizunara aromatics open up beautifully with dilution. Also neat for a soft evening pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sensei Japanese Whiskey a blend or a single malt?
A blend — Whiskybase records it as a blend of malt and grain whiskies.
What does Mizunara oak do to the flavor?
Mizunara (Japanese oak) adds distinctive sandalwood and coconut notes, with a spicy, aromatic edge unlike American or European oak.
How should I drink Sensei?
Neat, on the rocks, or in a highball — it is a versatile 80-proof blend.
A Mizunara-finished blend at an everyday price — buy Sensei Japanese Whiskey online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.