Shizuoka United S
- Distillery
- Shizuoka
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50.5%
- Age
- 3 years
- Price
- £120
- Tasting notes
- Smokey, Toasted, Malt Extract, Yeasty
- Description
- Shizuoka's first release, a 3-year-old single malt distilled on salvaged Karuizawa and wood-fired stills using Japanese, Scottish peated, and German beer malts. Matured in bourbon barrels and bottled at 50% ABV, this represents one of Japan's youngest distilleries finding its voice.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Shizuoka United S is a 3-year-old single malt from Shizuoka (Japan), bottled at 50.5% ABV. Expect intensely smoky, oaky and sweet character — smokey, toasted, malt extract, yeasty. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Shizuoka's first release, a 3-year-old single malt distilled on salvaged Karuizawa and wood-fired stills using Japanese, Scottish peated, and German beer malts. Matured in bourbon barrels and bottled at 50% ABV, this represents one of Japan's youngest distilleries finding its voice.
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