The Shin 15 Year Old Pure Malt Mizunara Finish (70cl, 48%)

This is a 15-year-old Japanese malt whisky from the Shinobu Distillery, bottled at 48% in a 70cl bottle. Master blender Ken Usami selects the malts and finishes them in casks made from Japanese Mizunara oak. The whisky is non-chill-filtered and has no added colouring. The name Shin stands for integrity, one of the core principles of Samurai tradition. The nose is marked by Mizunara oak, dark ripe fruit such as blueberry, and cinnamon. The palate is sweet and malty with sandalwood-like wood and a range of spices, leading to a peppery, spicy finish.