Shinobu Pure Malt 15 year old Mizunara Oak Finish, 43%

Perfumed and exotic seasoned woods, butterscotch, sandalwood, manuka honey, pepper, gentle clove, charred oak, and hints of dried cherry and strawberry on the nose. This is superb, with a smooth oily mouthfeel and deep reserves of fruitiness. There’s grapefruit, apricot, toffee, a slight peppery smokiness, and leather, then it settles to flavors of dark toffee and vanilla pods, with oak tannins on the finish.