Shinobu vintage expressions are made by carefully selecting quality whiskies from different distilleries, which are first reserved in ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks, then finished with precious Japanese Mizunara Oak. Award List ✔︎ Category Winner (WWA 2020) Tasting Notes Nose: deep wood aroma, maltose, nectar, blueberry Palate: Oly, ripe frunt, Mizunara wood, milk coffee, lemon peel, leather, cinnamon, ginger Finish: long, strong oakiness, deep floral woody scent, furriness