About The Koshi-No Shinobu Whiskey
Koshi-No Shinobu opens with a delicate interplay of rice-driven sweetness and whispered woodland spice, evoking the misty mountain valleys of the Hokuriku region. On the palate, polished layers of honeyed barley, toasted cedar, and subtle umami unfold with the quiet precision characteristic of Japanese craftsmanship, before yielding to a clean, lingering finish of white peach and dried ginger.
Medium BodyJapanese Blended Malt WhiskyServe Neat at room temperature or with a single large ice sphere to gently open the aromatics
- elegant
- refined
- delicate
- subtly spiced
- umami-touched
Sommelier's Notes
AI-curated tasting insights
Flavour Profile
Primary
- honeyed barley
- white peach
- toasted cedar
- rice sweetness
- light vanilla
Secondary
- dried ginger
- subtle umami
- green tea
- sandalwood
Finish
A gracefully long finish of white peach, dried ginger, and a whisper of mineral dryness that fades like morning mist over still water.
Food Pairings
- grilled miso-glazed black cod
- aged Gouda or mild alpine cheeses
- sushi and sashimi platters
- dark chocolate with yuzu
Sensory Profile
Nose
The nose is quietly alluring — fresh rice blossom and honeyed barley drift alongside soft cedar wood and a faint trace of white flowers, with a gentle undercurrent of green tea and warm spice.
Palate
On the palate, silky and composed, with layered notes of toasted oak, ripe white peach, light vanilla cream, and a distinctive savory umami quality that speaks to its Japanese heritage.
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