Shinobu Lightly Peated Pure Malt

Name: Shinobu Lightly Peated Pure Malt
Brand: Shinobu
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 3.5 (1 reviews)

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Whiskey Japanese Whisky Niigata 10 years 43% ABV

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Theo Hein 3.5 August 2025

Nose: Citrus, peat, salt, malty sweetness, nutmeg. I can't detect the usual sandalwood notes; there's mushroom. Palate: Malty, smoky, caramel, pepper, becoming briny and smoky towards the finish, nutty. Finish: Pepper, salt, sweetness, with a long linger.

The details

Type: Japanese Whisky
Style: Single Malt
ABV: 43% ABV (86 proof)
Age: 10 years
Cask: Mizunara
Origin: Niigata, Japan

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