Ki One Batch 1 + Batch 2 + Batch 3 + Batch 4 Smoked + Batch 4 Peated + Batch 5 Port Cask Korean Single Malt Whisky (700ml x 6)

i) Batch 1 Virgin American Oak, 700ml 40.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Color: Honey gold.

On the nose: Gently opens with creamy-sweet aromas of butterscotch, maple syrup and vanilla cream, joined by light fruitiness of stewed green apples and apricots. There’s a light tannic quality, with subtle notes of pine wood shavings and dried leaves. Not much spice as I would have expected, the aroma was quite straightforward.

In the mouth: Smooth, albeit a little thin on the texture. There’s a defined sweetness of maple syrup, brown sugar, which turns a little tart with notes of sour plum and stewed green apples. There’s a light citrusy spiciness of black peppers, and a dash of cinnamon. It’s not too hot nor harsh, and the flavors are likable.

Finish: Long, with a warm glow of brown sugar, custard, and sarsaparilla syrup. There’s a gentle, fading prickliness of cinnamon and peppers, and a touch of oakiness and sea coconut.

ii) Batch 2 Virgin American Oak First Filled Bourbon, 700ml 40.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Color: Honey gold.

On the nose: Opens slightly brighter and punchier than Batch 1, with some prickliness from white pepper and cinnamon. This moves into more fruity-sweet of citrus, orange blossoms and sour plums. Some earthiness can be detected: light grass and pine wood come to mind. I'm also reminded somewhat of Heaven and Earth green tea.

In the mouth: Hits the tongue with warming spices, and coats it with an oiliness that was not as apparent in Batch 1. Amid the peppery spice, some sweeter notes of sour plums and stewed cherries emerges in contrast. There’s also dashings of honey notes, but with a subtle herbal ginseng accent that reminds me of the Chinese dessert gui ling gao (Tortoise jelly).

Finish: Long. A sweetness of brown sugar and butterscotch, joined by a lingering prickliness of chili spice. It ends with a slight astringency of a deepening oakiness and tobacco notes, a sprinkling of cocoa powder and a vegetal note of dried herbs. 

iii) Batch 3 Oloroso Sherry Hogshead Casks, 700ml 46% ABV

KI ONE BATCH 3 is Three Societies’ first Oloroso sherry cask-matured whisky.

Experience Three Societies’ inaugural sherry whisky, which has been matured with European Oloroso sherry hogshead casks and the seasons of Korea, creating a unique flavor and aroma. Savor the creamy and sweet nutty fruit notes of Oloroso sherry.

Explore the flavors and spices originating from the different seasons of Korea.

iv) Ki One Batch 4 Smoked Korean Single Malt Whisky ABV 46% 700ml 

Ki One Batch 4 was crafted to cater to diverse preferences. It will offer a subtle smoky taste that is derived through more delicate blending.

TASTING NOTE

" Peat smoke, earthy, smoky notes, fruity, fudge, and floral peat, finish is peppery and medicinal. "

v) Ki One Batch 4 Peated Korean Single Malt Whisky ABV 46% 700ml

Ki One Batch 4 was crafted to cater to diverse preferences. A peated spirit was chosen, but realizing the heavy peat and iodine taste wouldn’t be to everyone’s liking, a smokey version of Batch 4 was also bottled.

The peated version has the iodine, earthy feel that is either loved or hated. With careful blending of malted barley and casked spirits, the smokey version eliminates the iodine but retains the smokiness and some of the earth.

Both whiskies are balanced to allow the fruits and spices from the Ki-One range to create a well-rounded whisky.

vi) Ki One Batch 5 is matured in Spanish port cask. Delicate sweetness, which is from the port cask, in Ki One whisky. Please welcome spring with Ki One whisky. 

Nose : Rich and ripe raspberries and shaved oak.

Palate : Rich sweet Christmas pudding, with oak, oranges, apricots, and dark chocolate.

Finish : Long lingering crushed peppercorns, dried fruit, and strawberries.