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

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

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 5
Average Score
Avg 86
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Description

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.

Overall Rating
87/100
Great87 / 100

Based on 5 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
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.

Reviews

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MMossySoda15 Oct
87 / 100

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

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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.

Nose: Green apple, pear, and citrus fruits, Subtle malt and vanilla, Gentle wood smoke and earthy notesPalate: Honey, ripe peach, and peat, Gentle citrus acidity, Oak, ginger, and vanillaFinish: Medium-length, Light oak spice, honey, and lemon zest, Earthy notes and barley sweetness
wildmintkit avatarwildmintkit22 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.

Nose: Green apple, pear and citrus fruits, Vanilla, fresh mint and gentle wood smoke, Apricot, grilled mango and stewed applePalate: Ripe peach, honey and gentle citrus acidity, Ginger, cinnamon, vanilla and caramel, Peat, oak, roasted nuts and a pinch of saltFinish: Light oak spice, honey and lemon zest, Barley sweetness, pepper and background umami
Hhalfmoon_atlas9 Sept
88 / 100

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

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smallbatchkit avatarsmallbatchkit26 Aug
87 / 100

Green apple, pear and citrus lead, with a pinch of salt and gentle wood smoke giving it the coastal edge I tend to look for. Honey, peach and a creamy texture make the overall character softer and sweeter than sharply maritime.

Nose: Green apple, pear and citrus, Vanilla, fresh mint and gentle wood smokePalate: Honey, ripe peach and peat, Citrus acidity, oak, and a pinch of saltFinish: Light oak spice, honey and lemon zest, Earthy notes and barley sweetness
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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 138.16
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 4, 2025SGD 137.70
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.
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