SHINOBU Japanese Single Malt Newborn 1st

SHINOBU Single Malt Newborn 1st was born from the master distiller Ken Usami’s artisanal beer-making skills and passion accumulated over 30 years. The whisky is made by manipulating Niigata’s natural resources, known as the “three white treasures”, consisting of snow, rice, and sake. It is also using the rare Japanese oak (Mizunara) and malt. Aged for over a year in Mizunara and first-fill bourbon barrels and blended by hand. It creates a unique purity and aroma, with a clear and robust body.
Award List
✔︎ Silver (International Spirits Challenge 2023)
 
Tasting Notes
Nose: Fresh aromas of green apples, citrus, honey, and a delicate floral touch.
Palate: Clear and full-bodied with a unique purity, gentle maltiness, and a light oak influence.
Finish: Subtle mizunara oak, bourbon cask nuances, and a whisper of vanilla.
Cask Type: Mizunara oak and first-fill bourbon barrels
Age: Over one year
Characteristics: Unique purity, clear and full-bodied,
mizunara oak and malt features
Distillery: Shinobu Distillery
Alcohol Content: 50%
Volume: 700mL
 
SHINOBU Japanese Single Malt Newborn 1st