Shizuoka United S First Edition, Bourbon & Wine & Virgin Oak Cask, 2022, 50.5%

Name: Shizuoka United S First Edition, Bourbon & Wine & Virgin Oak Cask, 2022, 50.5%
Brand: Shizuoka
Rating: 87 (5 reviews)

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Shizuoka United S First Edition is a Japanese single malt whisky from the Shizuoka distillery, established in 2016 by Gaiaflow Co founder, Taiko Nakamura. This release is a blend of distillates from the distillery's two distinct pot stills, 'K' (salvaged from the legendary Karuizawa distillery) and 'W' (a wood-fired still). It was bottled in 2022 at 50.5% ABV, non-chill filtered, and with no added color. The whisky was aged primarily in first-fill bourbon barrels, ex-bourbon quarter casks, and wine barrels. It is a limited edition, with an outturn of 5,000 bottles.

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Type: Single Malt Whisky
Region: Shizuoka
Age: N.A
Vintage: N.A
Bottled: 2022
ABV: 50.5%
Volume: 70cl
Distillery: Shizuoka
Origin: Japan

Cask type: Bourbon, Wine, Virgin Oak
Bottling: Official Bottling
Peated: Peated
Single cask: No
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Cask origin: N.A
Cask no.: N.A
Batch: N.A
PPM: N.A
Barley: Japanese barley, Scottish non-peated malt, peated malt, and beer malt
Fermentation: N.A
Master distiller (bottling): N.A
Master distiller (distillation): N.A

Limited edition: Yes
Bottle count: 5000
Has box: Yes
Closure: Plastic screw cap
Presentation: Cylindrical box
Series highlights: S Series
Historical context: N.A
Special release: Japanese Market Exclusive
Allocation: Japanese Market Exclusive

Nose: Fresh and vibrant aromas of green apple, pear, and citrus fruits, complemented by subtle notes of malt, vanilla, and a hint of fresh mint. Orange honey, apricots, sweet caramel, grilled mangoes, stewed apples, nectarines, peaches, and a touch of fennel, with gentle wood smoke and earthy notes.
Palate: Elegant and layered, with a creamy mouthfeel. Flavors of honey, ripe peach, peat, and a gentle citrus acidity. Malt, ginger, spicy notes, oak, tangerine, peaches, roasted nuts, and a pinch of salt. Light spicy accents like ginger and cinnamon are balanced by vanilla and caramel.
Finish: Medium-length and refined, with lingering notes of light oak spice, honey, and a hint of lemon zest. Earthy notes, barley sweetness, cumin, pepper, and some umami notes in the background.

87 / 100 · Based on 5 published reviews.

MMossySoda15 Oct

87 / 100

The creamy mouthfeel gives its fruit and spice a gentle balance.

Ssmallbatch_socks27 Sept

85 / 100

There’s gentle wood smoke on the nose and peat on the palate, so smoke is present, though it doesn’t seem to lead the character. Honey, peach, and citrus give it a softer counterpoint.

wildmintkit22 Sept

88 / 100

The fruit is the easy way into this one: green apple and pear on the nose lead toward apricot, mango and stewed apple. On the palate, ripe peach and honey meet gentle citrus acidity, while peat and a little oak spice add a drier counterpoint. That mix keeps the fruit from feeling one-note, and the familiar fruit comparisons make the character easy to picture. The medium-length finish brings honey and lemon zest back into view. A lively, layered direction that suits my fruit-leaning preferences.

Hhalfmoon_atlas9 Sept

88 / 100

Green apple and citrus keep it bright; gentle peat adds a twist.

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