Shinzuoka Prologue W 55.5% ABV 700ml Sullivans Cove oak tannin & leather

oak tannin & leather

It boasts an enticing peaty touch to the nose (which may give some a clue as to its origin) balanced beautifully with the intense influence of the old Sherry cask

lemon and vanilla

and a touch of brine

This is sourced solely from what Navazos refer to as a “prestigious distillery in Scotland” (hence the “overseas”)—we don't know the exact distillery and perhaps never will

Shinzuoka Prologue W 55.5% ABV 700ml Sullivans Cove oak tannin & leatherPrologue W is the second single malt Japanese whiskey from Shizuoka Distillery. W is the nickname for the one and only wood fired distiller. There are only a limited number of direct fire distillers in the world, and among them, wood fired distillers are unique. The thinned coniferous trees that overflow from the rich mountain life of Shizuoka are hand cut by local woodcutters and turned into firewood. Reviving distilling techniques from over 200