Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55009 - Shikiri
- Distillery
- Sanmi-Ittai
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Blended Malt
- ABV
- 56.9%
- Price
- £250
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Dried Fruit, Chocolate, Old Wood, Toasted
- Description
- A rare Japanese blended malt from sherry casks once owned by the closed Hanyu distillery, now part of indie bottler Jack Tar's Sanmi-Ittai Trinitas No.2 collection. Named Shikiri after the intimidating staring tradition of sumo wrestlers, this single cask (#55009) is one of just six bottles in the series.
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ABV
56.9%
Age
NAS
Style
Blended
✦ Neatly Summary
Sanmi-Ittai Single Cask #55009 - Shikiri is a blended malt from Sanmi-Ittai (Japan), bottled at 56.9% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, dried fruit, chocolate, old wood. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A rare Japanese blended malt from sherry casks once owned by the closed Hanyu distillery, now part of indie bottler Jack Tar's Sanmi-Ittai Trinitas No.2 collection. Named Shikiri after the intimidating staring tradition of sumo wrestlers, this single cask (#55009) is one of just six bottles in the series.
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