Korean Distillery Unveils Future Super Whisky: Modern Art Meets Whisky

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 08:01Ki One

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The South Korean Ki One Distillery surprises whisky enthusiasts with a two-part whisky set that merges art and whisky. The Ki One Special Reserve Series is subtitled Future Super Whisky.

FAQ

What is the Ki One Special Reserve Series?
A limited edition whisky set consisting of two bottlings: a PX Sherry Cask and a New Oak Cask.

Which artist did Ki One Distillery collaborate with?
With Park Ki Woong who has an intriguing whisky message in his art.

Where can you purchase the Korean whisky?
The bottles are initially only available in Asia.

An Artistic Statement in Whisky

Ki One Distillery teams up with a Korean artist for a double limited edition whisky. The Ki One Special Reserve set consists of two bottles, both adorned with an artistic rendition of 'On the Rocks,' a print by Park Ki Woong.

The artist uses whisky as a metaphor for life, and has painted a brain with his slogan ‘Future Super Whisky’ in a vivid color (pink or yellow).

The Ki One whisky in the bottle matches the color used. The bottle with the yellow text contains whisky from New Oak casks, and the bottle with the pink text holds whisky from Pedro Ximénez casks.

What do the Ki One Special Reserve whiskeys taste like?

The whiskies are so-called non-age statement whiskies and have no age indication. However, they come with tasting notes, which we have listed below.

Ki One Special Reserve PX Sherry Cask

Nose: Sweet, ripe fruits.
Palate: Caramel, oriental spices, vanilla.
Finish: Creamy summer fruit mix with spicy warmth.

Ki One New Oak Cask

Nose: Rich oak with a hint of caramelised sugar.
Palate: Vanilla, banana, sultanas, a delicate peach, deep spices.
Finish: Long, spicy and toffee sweet with a woodland hint of wood.

Where can you buy the Ki One Whiskies?

The Ki One Special Reserve whiskies are initially only released in Asia. Where exactly the whiskies will be sold has not been disclosed. Furthermore, it's unclear whether the bottles will eventually make their way to Europe.