Shinobu
Shinobu 15 Years Japanese Old Pure Whisky Mizunara Oak Finish 43 70cl
A long-aged Japanese Pure Malt bearing the aromatic signature of Mizunara oak.
Shinobu 15 Years Old is a Japanese Pure Malt whisky aged for 15 years, matured initially in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks and finished in prized Japanese Mizunara oak. Bottled at 43% vol and typically presented in a gift box, it delivers a complex, spiced and elegantly woody expression.
Region
Niigata
Volume
70 cl
ABV
43% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Verified custody
Each reference is stored under controlled conditions until delivery.
Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Deep aromas of wood, maltiness, nectar, bilberry and Mizunara oak with cinnamon; further notes of honey, caffè latte, aged oak and a woody floral nuance.
Palate
Oily and structured, with ripe fruit, caffè latte, lemon peel, leather, cinnamon, ginger, sweet malt and spiced wood notes.
Finish
Long, with a pronounced oak presence, malty sweetness, woody floral recollections and a fruited, spiced echo.
Editorial insight
Shinobu 15 Years Old operates in a register where patience, wood and Japanese identity carry more weight than exuberance. It is a bottle for those seeking aromatic depth, an oily texture and the unmistakable character of Mizunara finishing.
Heritage & character
The Shinobu brand is associated with Niigata, a Japanese region celebrated for its purity of water, snow, rice and sake. Its philosophy centres on careful whisky selection, additional maturation in Japan and the use of Mizunara oak as a stylistic signature across a range oriented towards aromatic precision and premium positioning.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- Shinobu
- Category
- Japanese Pure Malt Whisky
- Origin
- Niigata, Japan
- Producer
- Shinobu Distillery / Shingroup Corp.
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 43% ABV
- Age
- 15 years
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Japanese Whisky
Food pairings
Bottle design
Contemporary Japanese-aesthetic bottle with a presentation gift box; the product is typically sold in a gift box.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is Shinobu 15 Years Old?
It is a 15-year-old Japanese Pure Malt whisky, crafted from selected malt whiskies and finished in Japanese Mizunara oak.
What makes Shinobu 15 Years Old distinctive?
Its interest lies in the combination of a stated age, prior maturation in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, a Mizunara finish and a verified international award at the World Whiskies Awards 2020.
How is Shinobu 15 Years Old best served?
Recommended neat at around 16–18°C, in a tulip glass or snifter to best appreciate its notes of wood, spice and ripe fruit.
Is this a suitable bottle for gifting?
Yes. Its gift-box presentation, stated 15-year age, Mizunara finish and premium positioning make it an excellent gift option.
Private access to this reference
This piece is available under private request. The Velclare team can guide the selection according to occasion, recipient profile and level of exclusivity.
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