Kamiki Original
Discover Kamiki Original blended malt whisky, its Yoshino Sugi Japanese cedar cask finish, tasting character and how it differs from Japanese single malt.
About this expression
Kamiki Original is built around an unusual finishing choice: Yoshino Sugi, the fragrant Japanese cedar associated with the forests and historic temples of Nara. The finishing wood is part of the whisky’s identity, adding a distinctive aromatic layer to the malt blend.
The brand describes its malt selection as including whiskies from Japan and elsewhere. This distinction matters: Kamiki Original is a blended malt expression, not the same product as Kamiki Single Malt, which the brand describes as distilled and matured in Japan.
Production & character
Yoshino Sugi (Japanese cedar) cask finish
A blend of malt whiskies from Japan and other countries; cedar finishing and blending are central to the Kamiki story.
Sandalwood-like cedar, green tea and sweet malt notes are central to the brand’s tasting description.
Common questions
Is Kamiki Original a single malt?
No. The brand identifies Kamiki Original as a blended malt whisky. Kamiki Single Malt is a separate expression.
What does Yoshino Sugi mean?
Yoshino Sugi refers to Japanese cedar associated with the Yoshino and Nara region; Kamiki uses it as a finishing-cask material.