Distiller Notes
In Japan, Shibui refers to a particular aesthetic of simple, subtle & unobtrusive beauty. Shibui Rare Cask Reserves are the ultimate expression of this beauty.
This Limited Edition Shibui 23 Year Old Single Grain Whisky was exclusively distilled, matured and bottled in Okinawa, Japan. Resting for 23 years in American oak ex-bourbon casks within the sacred warehouse walls of our Kumesen Distillery, these rare casks were selected by their whisky maker and hand-bottled in a decanter almost as beautiful as the content it holds.
Like all Shibui, the rich, golden color is natural and represents the good fortunes to wish upon all those who share and celebrate by raising a glass of award-winning Shibui whisky.
Sharing a great deal with Scotch in terms of production methods and ingredients, today’s hugely successful commercial market of Japanese Whisky owes much to the research of Masataka Taketsuru. In 1918, this Japanese national travelled to Scotland with the intention of studying organic chemistry but instead became fascinated with Scotch Whisky production. Similar to Scotch Whisky, Japanese Whisky also uses malted barley as the fermentation base and long-term aging in wooden barrels. However, the often-used Mizunara oak, rather than French or American oak, imparts uniquely spicy and citrus-like characteristics to a Japanese Whisky.