The Koshi-No Shinobu Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 70cl

The Koshi-No Shinobu Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 70clThe Koshi No Shinobu Pure Malt "Shinobu" means forbearance in Japanese, symbolizing the spirit of a samurai, like making great spirits which takes time, patience and persistence. The Shinobu Distillery is located in beautiful Niigata prefecture of Japan, a place that is praised locally by its three white treasures, namely snow, rice and sake. In the distillery lives a passionate whisky lover and an experienced brewer, Mr. Ken Usami, who also founded

The Koshi-No Shinobu Pure Malt

"Shinobu" means “forbearance” in Japanese, symbolizing the spirit of a samurai, like making great spirits which takes time, patience and persistence.

The Shinobu Distillery is located in beautiful Niigata prefecture of Japan, a place that is praised locally by its “three white treasures,” namely snow, rice and sake. In the distillery lives a passionate whisky lover and an experienced brewer, Mr. Ken Usami, who also founded the craft beer brewery called Niigata Beer 20 years ago in the same town.

Shinobu non-age statement (NAS) expressions are made by carefully selected quality whiskies from different distilleries which are first reserved in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks and then finished with precious Japanese Mizunara oak in Japan. The result is a unique fusion of flavours and dynamic explosion in palate yet so smooth and easy to drink.

Tasting Notes

Telltale aromas of candied orange peel, toffee, sweet smoke, and toasted hazelnuts are augmented by distinctive herbal tea and spice notes. The palate is surprisingly mellow, with more fruit-forward characteristics bolstered by pepper and spice on the finish.