Shibui – Pure Malt Whisky 10 Year * BEST ASIAN WHISKY IN THE WORLD 2023 * Niigata & Okinawa in Japan Nose: Rich aromas of coffee & dark chocolate, complemented by spiced oak. Palate: Soft and elegant, featuring notes of malted barley, chocolate, caramel cookies, and a hint of ginger. Finish: Warm and lingering, with nutty undertones and a touch of spiced oak. Awards: Best Asian Whisky in the World at the 2023 International Wines & Spirits Competition (IWSC), scoring 96 points. Gold Medal at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, for exceptional quality & craftsmanship. Notes: Shibui Pure Malt 10-Year-Old Whisky is a distinguished expression that marries mature single malts from Niigata, Japan, and the Lowlands of Scotland. These whiskies are double-distilled in pot stills and aged for a decade in a combination of American ex-bourbon barrels, European Oloroso sherry casks, and finished in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks.