Shizuoka 2019/2023 Blackadder Raw Cask 4 years old Cask No. 1129 Single Malt Japanese Whisky 70 cl 64%

Shizuoka is one of Japan's most talked-about new distilleries, and this independent bottling from Blackadder shows the whisky completely unfiltered and undiluted.

Expert Description

Shizuoka 2019/2023 Blackadder Raw Cask 4 Year Cask No. 1129 is a Single Malt Japanese Whisky, bottled at 64%.

The whisky was distilled in 2019 at Shizuoka Distillery, founded in 2016 by Gaia Flow and quickly established as one of the most acclaimed new Japanese distilleries. This release is bottled by Blackadder, an independent Scottish bottler known for its Raw Cask series, where the whisky is delivered straight from the cask with no filtration, dilution or colouring.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense tropical fruit, fresh oak and a light mineral note.

Palate

Very powerful with spice, honey and ripe pears.

Finish

Very long and warm with lingering oak.

Specifications

Name: Shizuoka 2019/2023 Blackadder Raw Cask
Distillery: Shizuoka
Bottler: Blackadder
Region/Country: Shizuoka, Japan
Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Age: 4 years
Cask number: 1129
ABV: 64%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5055030621355

Flavour Profile

Very powerful · Spicy · Tropical · Intense

Investment Potential

Investment perspective

Shizuoka Distillery is one of the most sought-after new names in Japanese whisky, and independent single cask bottlings like this Raw Cask release from Blackadder typically sell out quickly.

Did You Know?

Shizuoka Distillery uses six different still shapes in its production, an unusual variation that gives the distillery a wide range of flavour characters to work with.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shizuoka 2019/2023 Blackadder Raw Cask

What does "Raw Cask" mean?

It means the whisky is bottled straight from the cask with no filtration, dilution or colouring.

Who is Blackadder?

An independent Scottish bottler known for its Raw Cask series of single casks from distilleries worldwide.

When was Shizuoka Distillery founded?

The distillery was founded in 2016 by Gaia Flow.

What is cask number 1129?

It identifies the specific single cask this bottle comes from.

How strong is the whisky?

It is bottled at cask strength, 64%.

What does Shizuoka 2019/2023 Blackadder Raw Cask taste like?

Very powerful with intense tropical fruit, spice, honey and ripe pears.