{"product_id":"shinobu-10-year-old-pure-malt-whisky-mizunara-lightly-peated-750ml","title":"Shinobu 10 Year Old Pure Malt Whisky Mizunara Lightly Peated 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eShinobu 10 Year Old Lightly Peated is the first lightly peated 10-year expression from the samurai-inspired Shinobu whisky, a pure malt bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt begins with nothing but malted barley. Nine years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks are followed by another year in prized Japanese Mizunara oak, for a rich and varied complexity well rounded by elegant notes of wood and peat. The whisky is finished in Japan with the pristine snowmelt waters of Niigata.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoney aromas lead into gentle charcoal, coffee and vanilla on the palate, and a smooth, salted caramel finish completes this lightly peated pure malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in its striking samurai box, it makes a handsome gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese whisky has earned a worldwide reputation for balance and precision, and limited releases from its historic distilleries are among the most sought-after bottles for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMizunara is a rare Japanese oak, slow-growing and hard to work into casks, prized for the sandalwood, coconut and incense notes it gives whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure malt is a Japanese term for a blend of malt whiskies without any grain whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light touch of peat adds a gentle smokiness that frames the honey and vanilla rather than dominating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEx-bourbon casks give vanilla and soft fruit, while ex-sherry casks add richness and dried fruit, a balance the Mizunara year then deepens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 43%, it is easy to sip neat and still has the body for a highball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle charcoal, coffee and vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth salted caramel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinobu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Malt Whisky, lightly peated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 years ex-bourbon and ex-sherry, 1 year Mizunara oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niigata, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml, with box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat or with a drop of water, or in a highball. It pairs with grilled eel, smoked salmon or salted caramel desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNine years in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, then a year in Mizunara oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it peated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney, gentle charcoal, coffee, vanilla and salted caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinobu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023530062133,"sku":"VWS200426386","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-16440.webp?v=1793659262","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/shinobu-10-year-old-pure-malt-whisky-mizunara-lightly-peated-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}