Shin Blended Japanese Whisky – Select

SHIN Select Reserve Whisky is blended with 2 years finished whisky of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry, that are both previously aged in Japanese Shochu cask (American Oak) for 3 years.
Award List:
Bronze (World Whisky Awards, 2022)
Double Gold Medal (San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021)
Bronze Medal (IWSC 2020)
Tasting Notes
Nose: cereal barley malt, some caramelised sugar and light treacle, hints of vanilla custard and crème brulee, fruity apples and pears, toffee and caramel
Palate: light and smooth initially, creamy caramelised sugar, caramel, fudge, toffee, vanilla, some spices begin to develop, a light wasabi heat and a little fennel give this a spiced kick
Finish: medium, balanced between creamy vanilla toffee and drying spiced oak and hints of peat