“SHINOBU” means forbearance in Japanese, symbolizing the spirit of a samurai, like making great spirits which takes time, patience and persistence.

Shinobu Distilleryis located in beautiful Niigata prefecture of Japan, a place that is praised locally by itsthree white treasures,namely SNOW, RICE AND SAKE.

In the distillery lives a passionate whisky lover and an experienced brewer, Mr.Ken Usami,who also founded the craft beer brewery calledNiigata Beer20 years ago in the same town. As an innovator by heart, Mr. Usami was the first brewer to apply SECONDARY BOTTLE FERMENTATION AND AGING in Niigata beer.

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