Shinobu Mizunara Oak Blended Japanese Whisky

Shinobu Mizunara Oak Blended Japanese WhiskyForbearance in a bottle Shinobu (meaning "forbearance" in Japanese) is a handcrafted blended whisky from Niigata, a region celebrated in Japan for its "Three White" treasures: snow, rice, and sake, and its naturally pure water sources. Master blender Mr. Usami carefully selects whiskies from different distilleries, first reserving them in ex sherry and ex bourbon casks before finishing them in precious Japanese Mizunara oak one of the rarest and most

Forbearance in a bottle — Shinobu (meaning "forbearance" in Japanese) is a handcrafted blended whisky from Niigata, a region celebrated in Japan for its "Three White" treasures: snow, rice, and sake, and its naturally pure water sources. Master blender Mr. Usami carefully selects whiskies from different distilleries, first reserving them in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks before finishing them in precious Japanese Mizunara oak — one of the rarest and most coveted finishing casks in the whisky world.

ABV: 43%  |  Size: 750ml

Tasting Notes
Nose: Mizunara incense, sandalwood, dried fruit, vanilla, subtle sherry sweetness
Palate: Dynamic and layered — exotic spice, coconut, dried fruit, caramel, gentle oak
Finish: Smooth and lingering — Mizunara incense and fruit fading with elegant warmth

FAQs

What is Mizunara oak?
Mizunara is a rare Japanese oak that imparts unique incense-like, sandalwood, and coconut notes found nowhere else in the whisky world — highly prized and used sparingly due to its scarcity and the difficulty of working with it.

What does "Shinobu" mean?
Shinobu means "forbearance" in Japanese — a reflection of the patience and discipline required to craft whisky of this quality, from careful cask selection to the rare Mizunara finishing process.

Why is Niigata significant?
Niigata is renowned in Japan for its pristine water sources, cold climate, and the quality of its rice and sake — conditions that translate naturally into an exceptional environment for whisky production.