JAPANESE WHISKY
Shinobu Kihei Single Malt
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Crafted with the intensity and harmony that define the Shinobu Distillery, Shinobu Kihei is a bold and balanced expression from the heart of Niigata Prefecture. Distilled by second-generation master Usami Tatsuya, this single malt is aged in a hand-selected trio of casks: bourbon, sherry, and hogshead. The result is a richly layered whisky that unfolds with notes of dried fruit, spice, and a whisper of oak. Inspired by the legacy of Kihei, a symbol of monk-like devotion and warrior strength, this expression honours enduring leadership, inner resolve, and unwavering spirit.
$129.99 | 729795 | 700 ml
Shizuoka Pot Still K 2023 Edition Single Malt
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A gentle sweetness, likely derived from Japanese barley malt, forms the foundation, accompanied by tropical notes reminiscent of pineapple juice. On the palate, lively pepper and ginger spice emerge, layered with a silky, syrup-like sweetness. Fresh grassy tones intertwine with juicy impressions of ripe yellow fruits, creating a harmonious balance. The finish lingers gracefully with both spice and fruit sweetness, leaving a smooth and well-rounded impression.
Gold , World Whiskies Awards 2025
$294.99 | 703766 | 500 ml
Shizuoka Pot Still K 2024 Edition Single Malt
133
“A nose of lemon-barley water, grilled peach, mandarin, candy hearts, honey, sliced green apple, and scorched spices. Flavors of lemon tart, honey, tangerine, and spices, though the spices can’t compete against the fruitiness of peach, nectarine, citrus, and apple. The finish offers sanded oak and grilled peaches floating in melting vanilla ice cream. Wonderful to sip at cask strength, this keeps evolving, so don’t swallow too early.”
93 Points , Whisky Advocate 2024
$229.99 | 703763 | 500 ml
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