Kamiki Blended Malt Whisky 50cl | Japanese Cedar Cask Finish

Kamiki Blended Malt Whisky: A Japanese Cedar Cask Finish Like No Other

Kamiki is a Japanese blended malt whisky that does something genuinely distinctive: it finishes its blend in casks made from Yoshino sugi, the Japanese cedar that has been used for centuries to build temples and age alcohol in the ancient capital of Nara. The result is a 50cl bottle at 48% ABV that carries a warm, resinous scent of sandalwood and a clean zest of green tea on the finish — flavour notes you simply will not find in a Scotch or Irish malt.

Inspired by the Omiwa Shrine, one of Japan's oldest shrines and the traditional protector of alcohol-producing families, Kamiki blends the finest malt whiskies from Japan with a reserve of whiskies and then matures the blend a second time in those cedar casks. Crucially, each small batch is blended at peak flavour rather than to a fixed ratio, which means every batch is unique and stocks are genuinely limited. Batch No. 008 is non-chill filtered, bottled at 48% vol, and imported by Kamiki Drinks B.V. from Amsterdam. It is a product of Japan in every meaningful sense.

If you enjoy exploring Japanese products from across the UK, Kamiki sits at the premium end of the category — a bottle that rewards slow sipping and curious noses.

How to Serve Kamiki Blended Malt Whisky for the Best Experience

Kamiki is best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to let the cedar and green tea notes open gradually. A small splash of still, room-temperature water can also help release the more delicate aromatic compounds without dulling the 48% ABV warmth.

For a simple Japanese-style highball, pour 45ml of Kamiki over ice in a tall glass, top with chilled sparkling water at a 1:3 ratio, and garnish with a thin slice of yuzu or lemon peel. The cedar character holds up beautifully against carbonation. It also pairs well with light Japanese snacks — think edamame, lightly salted rice crackers, or a small plate of sashimi. The sandalwood finish complements umami-forward foods without overpowering them. Browse our Japanese snacks range for pairing ideas.

If you are building a whisky flight, Kamiki works well alongside a peated Scotch single malt and a bourbon-finished Irish blend — the cedar cask character provides a clear point of difference that guests will notice immediately.

Why Buy Japanese Whisky from Asian Grocery UK

Asian Grocery UK stocks an extensive range of Japanese drinks sourced for authenticity and quality, from everyday staples to harder-to-find imports like Kamiki. Orders are dispatched nationwide across the UK, so whether you are in London, Manchester, or the Scottish Highlands, you can access the same range without visiting a specialist off-licence.

Our catalogue spans drinks from across East and South Asia — Korean, Chinese, and Japanese — alongside noodles, sauces, snacks, and pantry staples. Everything is stored and packed with care, and our team is familiar with the products we sell. When you order Kamiki from us, you are getting the genuine article, correctly stored and shipped promptly.

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