“Daimyo-no Shinobu” by master blender Ken Usami was created as a symbol of the samural spirit, which aims for perfection with patience. Daimyo refers to powerful samurai who ruled over Japan from the 12th to 19th century. Carefully selected grain and malt whiskies are aged in oak barrels and blended without compromise, resulting in a perfectly balanced and harmonious flavor with a rich aroma. Daimyo-no Shinobu is a versatile whisky suitable for making the perfect highball and old fashioned cocktails or serving “neat.”
Origin: Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
ABV 40% (80 PF) Size 700 ML
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The Japanese concept of “Shinobu” meaning endurance, perseverance, and patience is of constant inspiration to the whisky makers of The Shinobu Distillery in Niigata. Where pristine streams fed by pure mountain snow reach the Sea of Japan. Shinobu Japanese Whisky requires just this patience and self-control for the master distiller to age each barrel for the right amount of time before meticulously blended to perfect flavor.
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