Shinobu 15 Years Pure Malt Whisky Mizunara Oak Finish 越ノ忍 15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~ 香氣︰深沉的木頭香氣,麥芽糖,花蜜,藍莓,水楢木檀香,牛奶咖啡。 口感︰油感,熟果,檸檬皮,皮革,肉桂,生薑,富有木桶香料氣息及點到即止的果酸風味。 尾韻︰以一絲甜美的麥芽香收結。 |
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: Honey sweetness, cafe latte with blueberry cheesecake and old oak. Palate: Orchard fruits lead into citrus and spice. More pronounced ginger and cinnamon appear, sweet malted barley and very oily on the palate. Finish: Luscious sweet fruits combine with spice and wood shavings. A delicious ending to a great whisky well worth its weight in gold. |