Shizuoka United S First edition 50.5%ABV 30ml There were two casks a

There were two casks a White Wine and a Red Wine

It is bottled naturally with no added colouring

They are releasing some of these casks now 19 to 20 years since they made their first run of peated spirit that was to be named Ballechin and they are all pretty exceptional

Its a bit unusual with some savoury herbal notes - love it

18 years sometimes is absolutely perfect for an active sherry cask

Shizuoka United S First edition 50.5%ABV 30ml There were two casks aReview from Whiskynotes. be Shizuoka United S (50,5%, OB 2023, first edition, 5000 btl.) Nose: interesting. First theres the typical gin like freshness that I associate with Shizuoka, with mint leaves, fennel seeds and wild herbs. Some apple and nectarine sweetness. Then also sesame crackers, hummus, vanilla and something lightly milky, hints of toast (even smoke?), nougat and biscuits. Overall one of the rounder noses Ive had from Shizuoka. Mouth: a