Shinobu – The Koshi-No Shinobu Lightly Peated Mizunara Oak Pure Malt Whisky

The Koshi-No Shinobu is a lightly peated Japanese pure malt from the Shinobu Distillery in Niigata. Malts aged in sherry and bourbon hogshead casks are blended by master blender Usami Ken, then finished in Japanese Mizunara oak. It is unchill-filtered and has no added colour. The whisky has a robust body with smoky, toasted oak flavours. The nose is minty and creamy, with light peat and a touch of lemon. The palate shows moderate peat, toasted oak and a hint of saltiness. The finish lingers with toasted wood sweetness and roasted malt.