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Shizuoka 2021 Limited Edition

Japanese Single Malt Chubu
Age
No age statement
ABV
48%
Filtration
Non-chill-filtered
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Rich golden amber with warm bronze undertones.
Nose
Complex nose with sandalwood and incense from Mizunara oak. Layers of citrus, white peach, and subtle spice notes. A hint of beeswax and polish.
Palate
Fuller body with creamy mouthfeel. Exotic spice, honeyed sweetness, and distinct woody character from the Japanese oak. Stone fruit and herbal notes emerge.
Finish
Long, warming finish with lingering sandalwood, soft spice, and a touch of beeswax. Slightly drying oak tannins at the end.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • ex-bourbon barrels
  • ex-Mizunara oak

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