{"product_id":"gentlemans-cut-player-exclusive-shacho-11-year-kentucky-straight-bourbon-mizunara-finish-750ml","title":"Gentleman's Cut Player Exclusive Shacho 11 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mizunara Finish 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eGentleman's Cut Player Exclusive: Shacho is a limited, Japanese-inspired release from Stephen Curry's bourbon brand, an 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon finished in new Mizunara oak barrels from Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture. It is bottled at 105 proof and limited to just 850 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Player Exclusive series marks milestones and philosophies in Curry's career, and Shacho, Japanese for company president, is the most culturally expansive entry yet, launched in early 2026. The bourbon is distilled from a mash bill of 78% corn, 13% rye and 9% malted barley, aged for 11 years, then finished in Mizunara, the rare Japanese oak prized by whisky makers for its incense-like aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose come Kyara incense, sandalwood, coconut and warm spice, the signature notes of Mizunara oak, and the palate brings cinnamon and toasted oak over the depth of an 11-year-old bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle wears Gentleman's Cut's classic label with a red seal bearing Japanese characters, marking it as a Player Exclusive. It is a prized collectable for Curry fans and a fascinating bottle for anyone who loves the meeting of Kentucky bourbon and Japanese oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith only 850 bottles released, it is a genuinely scarce bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyara incense, sandalwood, coconut and warm spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cinnamon and toasted oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentleman's Cut (Stephen Curry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Player Exclusive: Shacho, 850 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 105 proof (52.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished in new Mizunara oak from Hokkaido; mash bill 78% corn, 13% rye, 9% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaste it neat, then add a few drops of water to bring out the sandalwood and coconut. It pairs with Japanese cuisine such as yakitori or wagyu, or with dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mizunara oak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rare Japanese oak known for incense, sandalwood and coconut aromas; this bourbon was finished in new Mizunara barrels from Hokkaido.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bottles were made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e850 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gentleman's Cut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67996156854581,"sku":"VWS200435039","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-2042.webp?v=1793304500","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/gentlemans-cut-player-exclusive-shacho-11-year-kentucky-straight-bourbon-mizunara-finish-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}