The SHIN
The Shin 10 Years Japanese Pure Malt Whisky Mizunara Oak Limited Edition 48 70cl
A 10-year Japanese pure malt where the depth of malt merges with the aromatic signature of Mizunara oak.
The Shin 10 Years Old Pure Malt Whisky Mizunara Oak Finish is a Japanese whisky crafted from selected malts and finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Bottled at 43% ABV, it offers an elegant, woody and spiced profile with notes of vanilla, flowers, citrus and coffee. Presented in a 70 cl format with a gift box, it is ideal for gifting or collecting.
Region
Niigata
Volume
70 cl
ABV
48% ABV
Edition
Standard
Price
On request
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Verified custody
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Discreet delivery
Premium protected packaging with no visible exterior branding.
Gift preparation
Gift presentation available under private request.
Ideal for
Tasting notes
Nose
Woody aromas, vanilla, fresh flowers, bright citrus, maltiness and an underlying sandalwood and incense quality characteristic of Mizunara.
Palate
Smooth and balanced on entry. Vanilla cream, espresso coffee, citrus, aged malt and an earthy, spiced vein of Japanese oak emerge.
Finish
Medium to long, sweet and spiced, with the Mizunara asserting itself and a persistent fruity, woody recollection.
Editorial insight
The Shin 10 Years Mizunara sits within the category of whiskies that combine technical discourse with aesthetic sensibility. It does not seek to impress through exuberance, but through precision: a stated age, well-integrated malt and the singular magnetism of Mizunara oak — a scarce wood that imparts incense, sandalwood and a particularly distinctive aromatic depth. A bottle for those who appreciate detail above noise.
Heritage & character
Shinobu Distillery works from Niigata, a zone celebrated in Japan for its 'three whites': snow, rice and sake, alongside water of exceptional purity. Within this context The Shin was born — a range built on principles of integrity and craftsmanship. The 10-year expression reflects the vision of Ken Usami, who selects malt whiskies and finishes them in Japanese Mizunara oak to impart a distinctive aromatic signature.
Technical sheet
- Brand
- The SHIN
- Category
- Japanese Pure Malt Whisky
- Origin
- Niigata, Japan
- Producer
- Shinobu Distillery
- Volume
- 70 cl
- ABV
- 48% ABV
- Age
- 10 years
- Edition
- Standard
- Designation
- Japanese Whisky
Food pairings
Bottle design
Clean-lined bottle with a premium gift-box presentation. The aesthetic draws on sober and elegant Japanese visual codes, aligned with the Shinobu universe and the Mizunara oak reference.
Frequently asked questions
What type of spirit is The Shin 10 Years Old Pure Malt Whisky Mizunara Oak Finish?
It is a Japanese pure malt whisky with a minimum of 10 years of ageing, produced by Shinobu Distillery in Niigata and finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Bottled at 43% ABV in a 70 cl format.
What makes The Shin 10 Years Mizunara distinctive?
Its defining characteristic is the combination of a stated 10-year age with a Mizunara oak finish — a highly prized Japanese wood known for imparting notes of incense, sandalwood, sweet spices and a singular aromatic complexity.
How is The Shin 10 Years Mizunara best served?
It excels neat, in a tulip or Glencairn glass, at around 18–20°C, and also benefits from a few drops of water to open the aromatic profile. In a more contemporary setting it can be used in a Highball or Old Fashioned.
Is this a suitable bottle for gifting?
Yes. The combination of Japanese whisky, stated age, Mizunara finish and gift-box presentation makes it a solid premium gift option, for collecting or for thoughtful enjoyment in a home bar.
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