Shibui Pure Malt Whisky 750ml

Shibui Pure Malt Whisky is a blended malt matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, oloroso sherry, and mizunara oak casks — the three-cask approach producing a layered character of candied walnut, chocolate-covered raisins, and maple syrup on the nose, with amaretto biscuit, chocolate, coffee, and hints of delicate spice on the palate at 40% ABV.

Shibui is an independently owned company that sources high-quality Japanese-style blended malt whiskies for the international market. The name ‘shibui’ is a Japanese aesthetic concept describing the beauty of unobtrusive elegance — a fitting name for the subtle complexity that the three-cask programme produces. Mizunara oak (Japanese oak) contributes a distinctively aromatic and sandalwood-forward character unavailable from American or European oak.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Candied walnut, chocolate-covered raisins, and maple syrup with soft malty cereal notes
• Palate: Amaretto biscuit, chocolate, and coffee with hints of delicate spice

Specs

• Type: Blended Malt Whisky
• Cask Maturation: Ex-bourbon + oloroso sherry + mizunara oak
• ABV: 40%
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is mizunara oak and how does it differ from American or European oak?

Mizunara is Japanese oak (Quercus mongolica) — a specific oak species that imparts a distinctively aromatic character unavailable from American or European oak. Mizunara contributes sandalwood, incense, coconut, and vanilla notes with a characteristic woodsy and slightly astringent spice. It is used in a small percentage of Japanese whisky maturation as a flavour differentiator. Order online with fast shipping.