TheShinobuPureMaltJapaneseWhisky(700mL)

<p>A delicate and woody blend of Japanese malt Spirits triple-wood aged. </p><p>On the North side of Japan near Niigata, the <em>Shonibu Distillery</em> sits just about 300 yards from the Sea of Japan. Entrepreneur <em>Ken Usami </em>has been brewing Niigata Beer in this idyllic location for more than twenty years. And he was <em>the first person </em>to be licensed to distill Whisky in the entire prefecture in 2017. Ever since, he has been sourcing<em> premium Spirits</em> and finishing them in<em> rare, Mizunara oak. </em>These early efforts have been paying off with robust sales and a dozen awards across his product range.</p><p>Like its sister vintage drams, <em>Shinobu Pure Malt Japanese Whisky</em> has spent most of its time aging in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry casks. Then it was finished in those rare and delightfully expensive <em>Mizunara oak barrels. </em>It is a blend of 100% malt Spirits, with masterfully balanced profile. But Whisky-lovers will notice the influence of the Mizunara right away — with <em>dense, wood-forward notes.</em></p><p><u>Smartass Corner:</u><em>The Japanese word “Shonibu” translates roughly as “forbearance,” reflecting one of the qualities of the Samurai Spirit.</em></p>