Shinobu 10 Years Pure Malt Whisky Mizunara Oak Finish 越ノ忍 10年 水楢風味桶 (700ml 43%) 新潟麥酒株式會社(Niigata Beer)推出的「越ノ忍」威士忌,嚴選日本與世界各地波本桶及雪莉桶威士忌原酒混和,以珍貴的水楢桶過桶熟成,使用日本新瀉地區純淨的水源調製,天然酒色無添加,搭配傳統日式風格的酒標,擁有象徵如「忍」武士精神的一款特殊和風威士忌。 品飲筆記~ 清新木桶香主導,少許香草,淡淡花香,引出花蜜氣息;麥芽糖,少許果酸,水楢木香,咖啡豆;中長而明顯的木香,回甘清甜麥芽糖。 |
Niigata is known in Japan for its “Three White” treasures, i.e. snow, rice and sake, and a naturally blessed environment for pure water source. Shinobu means “Forbearance” in Japanese as it is how the distiller’s spirit should be when making quality whisky. Shinobu Whisky is hand crafted by the distiller, Mr. Usami. He carefully selects whisky from around the world and first matures this in ex-Sherry and ex-Bourbon casks. It is then finishing in precious Japanese Mizunara oak and further maturing of the spirit takes place in Japan. The result is a unique fusion of flavours and dynamic explosion in palate yet so smooth and easy to drink. All natural with no colouring. Mizunara is an expensive oak which is hard to craft into barrels, but imparts incredible flavour on the spirit of Shinobu. This pure malt has been maturing for no less than 10 years which has now allowed the spirit to take on some very inspiring characteristics. Tasting Notes~ Nose: Crisp and sparkling citrus, vanilla spice and fresh floral notes with wood shavings. Palate: Espresso coffee with vanilla cream and fresh bursts of citrus complimented by Mizunara oak earthiness. Finish: The Mizunara oak dominates and leads to a sweet fruity combination of flavours. |