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Shirakawa 1958, Mizunara Oak Cask, 2022, 49%
Shirakawa

Shirakawa 1958, Mizunara Oak Cask, 2022, 49%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 64
Average Score
Avg 93
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Description

Shirakawa 1958 is an extremely rare Japanese single malt, notable as the earliest known single vintage Japanese whisky ever bottled and the only official single malt release from the lost Shirakawa Distillery, which operated from 1939 to 2003. Discovered in 2019 in stainless steel tanks, the whisky was distilled in 1958 and matured in oak, likely Mizunara, before being transferred to ceramic jars. This limited edition of 1500 bottles was released in 2022.

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Cask type
Mizunara Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
Japanese malted barley
Fermentation
4-5 days
Master distiller (bottling)
N.A
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
1500
Has box
Yes
Closure
Cork
Presentation
Wooden box
Series highlights
Earliest known single vintage Japanese whisky ever bottled; Only official single malt ever to be released from the lost Shirakawa Distillery.
Historical context
Distilled in 1958 from a lost distillery (Shirakawa, operated 1939-2003); represents a 'liquid history' and the earliest known single vintage Japanese whisky.
Special release
World's rarest Japanese whisky; first and last single malt release from Shirakawa Distillery.
Allocation
Exclusively available directly from Tomatin Distillery and select specialist whisky retailers; available in specialist retailers in the UK and through Tomatin's private client channels.
Nose
Resinous, dry earth, dried citrus peels, wax, incense, marzipan, candied pineapple, orange liqueur, cut grass, honeysuckle, coconut, spices, floral and woody aromas.
Palate
Expansive, succulent texture, fragrant grass, fruits, layered, spiced, dry, ash from an incense burner, perky acidity, effervescent apple, zingy lime curd, soft marzipan, white chocolate, tropical trail mix, cinnamon, ginger.
Finish
Nicely balanced, persistent, mint flavouring, camphor-like, soft nuttiness, light spice, touch of smoke.

88 / 100 · Based on 1 published review.

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