Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Whisky has just released the third expression in its Oak Masters’ Series, Mizunara Oak, in the U.S.
Bottled at 106.8 proof, the 16-Year-Old expression begins with 10 years of maturation in first-fill sherry and refill casks. It is then transferred to rare Virgin Mizunara Oak casks for an additional six years – a significantly longer secondary maturation for this scarce Japanese oak.
“This is the kind of whisky that stops you in your tracks. Mizunara oak brings these beautiful layers of sandalwood, soft spice, and incense that wrap perfectly around Glengoyne’s signature orchard fruit and sherry richness. We went to extraordinary lengths to find the right casks because we knew this wood could elevate our spirit in a completely new way,” says Gordon Dundas, Brand Development and Advocacy Director. “After the success of White Oak, Mizunara felt like the bold next chapter – rarer, deeper, more expressive. And like everything we make at Glengoyne, we gave it the time it deserved. When you taste it, you can feel that patience in every sip.”
Native to Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, Mizunara oak is one of the world’s rarest, and most demanding oak for coopers. Its high moisture content and porous, interlocking grain make it exceptionally difficult to craft into casks. This whisky is a meeting of Scottish patience and Japanese oak tradition.
Glengoyne Mizunara Oak comes in a gift box and the packaging pays homage to Japanese aesthetics and Scottish nature with a bespoke Japanese-Sumi-e style illustration evoking the whisky’s influence, featuring a serene sunset, Mizunara Oak Tree, and Glengoyne Geese – the brand’s namesake which is employed as a symbol of the distillery’s commitment to the environment.
The limited-edition expression builds on the foundation established by White Oak and White Oak 24-Year-Old, further advancing the distillery’s exploration of how rare and distinctive casks shape flavor, structure, and identity within the Oak Masters’ Series.
Only 150 bottles of Glengoyne Mizunara Oak are available in the U.S. for $399.
