SHINOBU 15 Years Old
Japón
CATA
Vista
Color ámbar intenso con reflejos dorados profundos, brillante y limpio, señal de una maduración prolongada y cuidadosa.
Nariz
Compleja y envolvente, con aromas que combinan vainilla, miel, frutos secos y caramelo, junto con notas distintivas de sándalo, incienso y especias orientales provenientes del roble Mizunara. Se perciben también matices de frutas maduras y madera tostada.
Boca
Suave y sedosa, con una textura cremosa que llena el paladar. Los sabores de roble tostado, especias dulces, frutas maduras y un ligero toque ahumado se entrelazan de manera armoniosa, ofreciendo una experiencia rica y equilibrada.
DESCRIPCIÓN
Shinobu 15 Year Old Mizunara Oak is a masterpiece of Japanese whisky, born in the city of Niigata, where the coastal climate, pure water, and centuries-old artisanal tradition combine to create a unique expression. This label represents the perfect balance between patience, expertise, and careful innovation—elements that define the philosophy of the Shinobu distillery, whose name literally means "to endure with patience."
For 15 years, this whisky is slowly aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry American oak casks, where it develops a rich, mature, and structured base. Following this long aging process, it undergoes a final refinement in rare Mizunara oak casks, a wood native to Japan that imparts a unique and profoundly oriental aromatic dimension to the whisky's profile.
Mizunara wood, difficult to work with but highly prized, is known for imparting unmistakable notes of sandalwood, incense, and soft spices. Its use gives this whisky a sophisticated, enveloping, and distinctly Japanese character that sets it apart from other labels in its category.
Shinobu 15 Year Old is not simply a long-aging blended whisky, but an expression of artistry and dedication. Each bottle represents a commitment to excellence, a respect for time, and a modern interpretation of the Japanese heritage of whisky making.
Its elegant and understated presentation underlines its status as a collector's item, ideal for whisky lovers seeking depth, exclusivity and authenticity in a single glass.
