Drinks
Why Mizunara Oak Tastes Like Sandalwood and Coconut—and Why It Costs So Much to Get There
Mizunara oak, a Japanese wood, imparts distinctive sandalwood, coconut, and incense flavors to whisky, but its rarity and high cost stem from slow growth, difficult processing, and extended maturation requirements.
Shira Golan·October 23, 2026
