{"product_id":"the-shinobu-15-year-old-pure-malt-mizunara-oak-finish-japanese-whisky-750ml","title":"The Shinobu 15 Year Old Pure Malt Mizunara Oak Finish Japanese Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shinobu 15 Year Old Pure Malt is a blended malt whisky from Japan's Shinobu Distillery, finished in rare Mizunara oak and bottled at 43% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShinobu Distillery sits on the north side of Japan near Niigata, about 300 yards from the Sea of Japan. Entrepreneur Ken Usami had been brewing Niigata Beer there for more than twenty years, and in 2017 he became the first person licensed to distil whisky in the prefecture. Shinobu pure malts are made from carefully selected malt whiskies, finished in Mizunara oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 15 year old is honeyed, spicy and fruity, with the incense-like character Mizunara is prized for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented in its striking samurai-illustrated box, it makes a memorable gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water.\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\u003eJapanese whisky makers have long drawn on the Scotch tradition, using malted barley, pot stills and long maturation, while developing a distinct style built on balance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pure malt, sometimes called a blended malt, brings together malt whiskies from more than one distillery and contains no grain whisky, letting the blender build a fuller, more layered character than any single whisky alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMizunara, Quercus crispula, is a slow-growing Japanese oak that is difficult to cooper and prone to leaking, which makes it rare and costly; whisky rested in it is prized for notes of sandalwood, coconut and incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt fifteen years old, the whiskies in this bottling have had long enough in wood to soften and round out before the Mizunara finish adds its distinctive spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed, spicy and fruity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mizunara oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinobu Distillery (Niigata)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Pure Malt (blended malt) Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 years\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\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mizunara oak finish\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy it neat or with a drop of water. It pairs with sushi, honey cake or dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a pure malt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA blend of malt whiskies, with no grain whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mizunara?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare Japanese oak prized for an incense-like character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Shinobu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNear Niigata, by the Sea of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-whiskey\"\u003eWhiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinobu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199615725877,"sku":"VWS_200419879","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-45966.webp?v=1794514088","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/the-shinobu-15-year-old-pure-malt-mizunara-oak-finish-japanese-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}