Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky 750mL

Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky

Japanese Single Grain Whisky | 40% ABV (80 Proof) | 750 mL | Okinawa, Japan | 10 Years Old | Ex-Bourbon American Oak

Process & Profile

Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask is a Japanese single grain whisky distilled in Okinawa at Shinzato Distillery (est. 1846) and matured for a full 10 years in ex-bourbon American oak. What makes it stand out in the Japanese whisky space is the grain recipe and production style: it’s made from premium indica long grain rice, distilled on a single stainless-steel pot still, and fermented using Okinawan black koji and yeast. The bourbon cask maturation brings in creamy sweetness and oak spice, while the tropical climate influence shows up as bright fruit and pastry-like richness. It’s also released non-chill filtered and with natural color, keeping the texture fuller in the glass.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh pastry, vanilla, caramelized sugar, soft oak

• Palate: Crème brûlée, caramel, oak spice, cracked black pepper, hints of tropical fruit

• Finish: Long and warming with spiced oak and lingering sweetness

What Makes It Special

• 10-year age statement with full-time ex-bourbon American oak maturation

• Made from premium indica long grain rice for a distinctive single grain profile

• Pot still distillation and black koji fermentation for depth and character

• Non-chill filtered and natural color for a richer mouthfeel

• Award recognition including a 94-point score from Ultimate Spirits Challenge

How to Enjoy

Sip it neat first to catch the pastry-and-caramelized sugar notes, then add a few drops of water to lift vanilla and fruit. It also makes an excellent highball—the bourbon cask sweetness and peppery spice stay present even when lengthened with soda. If you prefer a slower evolution, use one large cube to soften the pepper and bring out more crème brûlée and oak sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky?
   Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky is a 10-year-aged single grain whisky from Okinawa, matured in ex-bourbon American oak for a sweet-and-spice profile.

2. What is the alcohol content of Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky?
   Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky is bottled at 40% ABV, which is 80 proof.

3. What grain is used in Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky?
   Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky is made from premium indica long grain rice.

4. What does Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky taste like?
   Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky tastes like fresh pastry and caramelized sugar with crème brûlée richness, oak spice, and a cracked black pepper finish.

5. Where can I buy Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky?
   You can purchase Shibui Single Grain 10 Year Bourbon Cask Japanese Whisky directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits delivered to your door.