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Shibui Single Grain 30 Year
Shibui

Shibui Single Grain 30 Year

4.88 Exceptional

2 reviews2 ratings

87 critic score

Whiskey Japanese Whisky Okinawa 30 Year 43% ABV

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About this bottle

Shibui Single Grain 30 Year is produced in Okinawa using Indicia rice and Okinawan black koji, distilled in stainless steel pot stills. This whisky has been matured for three decades in ex-bourbon, sherry, and virgin European white oak casks.

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Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 65
Vanilla 65
Sweet 60
Full Bodied 60
Oily 55
Spicy 45
Tart 35
Herbal 35

Reviews

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Davion Tierney 5.0

It's very good and intriguing, though not quite on the same level as Yamazaki 18, Hibiki 21, Yoichi 15, or Yoichi 20. Nose: Raisins, Lavender, Caramel Corn, Plums, Raspberries, Luxardo Cherries, Dates, Cranberries, Ginger, Christmas Cakes. Palate: Raisins, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves, Licorice, Plums, Minerals, Rice, Stewed Red Apples, Walnuts, Raspberries, Honey, Treacle. Finish: Almonds, Dark Chocolate, Blood Oranges, Raisins, Ginger, Christmas Cakes, Prunes, Violets, Lavender.

Xavier Jameson 4.8

Candied pear, deep funk, full body, steam, cinnamon, vanilla, well-aged.

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