Hatozaki Omakase 15 Year Old Mizunara Cask Finish is a premium Japanese pure malt whisky from the Kaikyo Distillery in Akashi-city, Hyogo Prefecture. This limited edition small batch expression represents the brand's oldest age statement to date, with fewer than 3,000 numbered bottles available exclusively in the United States.

Developed by Kimio Yonezawa, the fourth-generation master distiller and blender at the Kaikyo Distillery, this whisky is a blend of hand-selected malt whiskies aged for an initial 12 years in new charred oak barrels, followed by additional finishing in prized Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Bottled at 46% ABV, it offers complex flavors of sandalwood, vanilla bean, and caramelized fruit, with hints of spice and subtle smokiness, balanced with a smooth, long finish.

The Omakase collection is named for the Japanese dining concept of "chef's choice," reflecting the blender's freedom to experiment with flavors and create distinctive expressions. This 15-year-old expression showcases the unique influence of Mizunara oak, which imparts characteristic notes of sandalwood and oriental spices to the whisky. Best enjoyed neat or on ice to fully appreciate its complex flavor profile.