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Shin

Shin
10 Year Old Mizunara Oak-Finished Japanese Malt Whisky

Category: Japanese Whisky

Date Tasted:
Country: Japan
Alcohol: 48%
96 Points
Platinum Medal
Superlative
$130

Shin
10 Year Old Mizunara Oak-Finished Japanese Malt Whisky

Category: Japanese Whisky

Date Tasted:
Country: Japan
Alcohol: 48%
Golden amber color. Aromas and flavors of chocolate covered cherry, strawberry compote dusted with nutmeg, Shinto shrine, and incense with a round, crisp, dry medium body and a warming, complex, medium-long finish evoking notes of cherry and strawberry, mahogany, apple cinnamon creme brulee, and connecticut shade wrapper and cocoa nibs. A serious and contemplative Whisky that is an exceptional sipper revealing layer upon layer of sweet and spicy Mizinura complexity when given proper time for aeration.

Tasting Info

Spirits Glass Style: Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: chocolate covered cherry, strawberry compote dusted with nutmeg, Shinto shrine, and incense
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of cherry and strawberry, mahogany, apple cinnamon creme brulee, and connecticut shade wrapper and cocoa nibs
Smoothness Smoothness: Warming
Finish Finish: Long
Enjoy Enjoy: neat and with cigars
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A serious and contemplative Whisky that is an exceptional sipper revealing layer upon layer of sweet and spicy Mizinura complexity when given proper time for aeration.

The Producer

SHIN GROUP CORPORATION LTD.

The Producer

Japanese Whisky

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Serve in a Glencairn Ganadian Whisky Glass
Whisky production in Japan began in the early 20th century when producers armed with knowledge gained from time spent learning the craft in Scotland created the first Japanese blended whiskeys. Single malts did no come about in Japan until the late 20th century and today they are regarded as among the finest in the world.

Styles vary from relatively light to more full-bodied with a peaty quality very much in the style of a single malt Scotch. Flavors range from honeyed cereal to brown spices, leather and tobacco. The quality is outstanding; these are meant to be sipped and enjoyed but certainly wouldn't hurt a cocktail.