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Producing WhiskyCast has given me the opportunity to taste some really amazing whiskies, and I’m pleased to share my tasting notes with you here. You can search my entire database of tasting notes from this page, and I hope you’ll find it useful.

Shibui 18 Single Grain

Country: Japan

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Type: Japanese Whisky

Bottler: Shibui Whisky/IND Beverages

ABV: 40%

Score: 94 Points

Shibui 18 Single Grain Japanese Whisky. Image courtesy Shibui Whisky/IND Beverages.This whisky was distilled from rice at Okinawa’s Kumesin Distillery and matured in refill Fino and Manzanilla Sherry casks. The nose is earthy and beefy with a touch of broth, mushrooms, a subtle touch of cardamom, and a nice oakiness. The taste has a good balance of baking spices, grapefruit, kiwi fruit, and a touch of orange peel, with hints of linseed oil, lemon furniture polish, oiled leather, and toasted marshmallow. The finish is long with lingering spices, dried fruits, and a touch of oak. Wow! (June, 2021)

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