Shibui Rare Cask Reserve 23 year old, 43%

Sourced from Kumesen Distillery, this was distilled, matured in bourbon casks, and bottled in Okinawa. Sweet exotic spices greet the nose, with lime and grapefruit acidity, white pepper, and shimeji mushrooms. It’s clean and light, with sugary sweet Smarties Double Lollies, satsuma, lemon zest, dried apricot, and a few savory notes. As the sweetness fades, there’s fruit Life Savers, lemon, baked citrus, and dried fruits coming through on the finish.