Shibui – Pure Malt Whisky NAS Niigata & Okinawa in Japan Nose: Aromas of candied orange peel, toffee, sweet smoke, and toasted hazelnuts. Palate: Mellow and fruit-forward with flavors of coffee, chocolate, and walnuts. Finish: Pepper and spice, providing a warm and lingering conclusion. Awards: 92 Points at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). 87 Points from Whisky Advocate, noting its dry and spicy nose with crushed nuts and mizunara spiciness, leading to flavors of caramel, bitter orange, sherry fruitiness, and enduring spiciness through the finish. Notes: Shibui Pure Malt Whisky is a blend of 100% malted barley whiskies from Japan and the Scottish Lowlands, matured in ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry, and Japanese Mizunara oak casks.