Fresh wood barrel dominates the spirit with a touch of vanilla and flowers that bring to a breath of nectar; Maltose, a few tones of citrus fruits, Mizunara oak, coffee beans; Medium, woody, back to the sweet aftertaste of maltose.

Niigata is known in Japan for its “Three White” treasures, i.e. snow, rice and sake, and a naturally blessed environment for a pure water source. SHINOBU means “Forbearance” in Japanese as it is how the distiller’s spirit should be when making quality whisky. Shinobu Whisky is handcrafted by the creative distiller, Mr Usami, by carefully selecting whisky from around the world which are first reserved in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks and then finishing them with precious Japanese Mizunara oak in Japan.

Kujira Ryukyu Single Grain Whisky 10 years was distilled from 100% premium Indica rice, and matured in White Oak Virgin casks for more than 10 years. Masahiro Distillery was founded in 1883, its history could trace back to Ryukyu Kingdom era. Masahiro Distillery is known for its production techniques, prominent qualities, and passion for innovation.

Award List
✔︎ Double Gold (San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021)
✔︎ Silver 91ts (International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021)
✔︎ Silver (International Spirit Challenge 2020)

〜Tasting Notes〜
Nose: Rich and sweet butter with caramel, spices from sapwood like bourbon whisky.
Palate: sweet and buttery, like caramel, roasted wood, liquorice. With an extinguish taste of spice such as cloves and cinnamon.
Finish: bitterness with long finish of spices, that brings back the sweetness

Niigata is known in Japan for its “Three White” treasures, i.e. snow, rice and sake, and a naturally blessed environment for a pure water source. Made in Niigata, SHINOBU (meaning “Forbearance” in Japanese) Whisky is handcrafted by the creative master blender, Mr Usami, by carefully selecting whisky from different distilleries which are first reserved in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks and then finishing them with precious Japanese Mizunara oak.

Deep wood aroma, maltose, nectar, blueberry, Mizunara oak, milk coffee;
Oily, ripe fruit, lemon peel, leather, cinnamon, and ginger.

Finished with a hint of sweet malt with aromas of wooden barrels and a touch of fruity flavour.

The sweet aftertaste is outstanding; barrel brings out different levels of spice flavours. Deep floral woody scent is also full of vitality

It is a set of pure malt whisky drinking comparison of Fujike Whisky and Fujike Coffee Rich Pete Whiskey.
Distilled using only barley malt (malt) as a raw material. A blend of malt from several distilleries around the world and malts distilled at the Kashiwazaki Plant.

Fujike’s Rich Pete Whiskey is a pure malt whisky with a smoky flavor. Please enjoy the fragrance that feels a profound taste and a sense of youth.