The Aiki Botanical Gins have arrived!
the Whisky Show 2021 Sydney - JQWS Hosting Shin, Shinobu & Nagahama Distillery
2020 ASIA International Spirits Competition.
The 7th Annual ASIA International Spirits Competition featured over 200 spirits from 10 countries.
The trade-buyer judges were excited by the quality of The Shin Whisky Series- Gold and Silver all round!
2020 Melbourne International Spirits Competition.
The 7th Annual Melbourne International Spirits Competition featured over 200 spirits in each category and from several countries. The Judges were excited by the quality and diversity of the spirits submitted.
JQWS won a total of 9 awards from 10 spirits submitted! An outstanding result!
Updated awards on the products within the portfolio.
@The Whisky List Virtual Amahagan Whisky Series Tasting
2020 QLD Events Shinobu & Shin Whiskies
2020 Exclusive Whisky Awards Wins!!
The WWA 2020 Gold Highlights in Japanese Whisky
Best Japanese Blended Limited Release
CATEGORY WINNER
No Age Statement
Ichiro’s Malt & Grain
Japanese Blended Whisky Limited Edition
2020
JAPAN
Ichiro's Malt & Grain
Japanese Blended Whisky Limited Edition 2020
TASTING NOTE:
“Rich with slight hints of sulphur. A burst of fresh mint is mixed with slightly peaty notes. A powerful dram”
ABV: 48.50%
Category: Blended Limited Release
Country: Japan
Style:No Age Statement
WORLD’S BEST SINGLE MALT
Best Japanese Single Malt
The Hakushu
Single Malt 25 Years Old
JAPAN
The Hakushu
Single Malt 25 Years Old
TASTING NOTE:
Fresh wood and green apple make for a fresh, summery whisky with a pleasant lightness and complexity leading to a sophisticated aftertaste. Elegant and clean throughout.
ABV: 43.00%
Category: Single Malt
Country: Japan
Style: 21 Years & Over
Best Japanese Blended Malt
CATEGORY WINNER
No Age Statement
Amahagan
World Malt Edition No. 3 Mizunara Wood Finish
JAPAN
“At first this seems a little onedimensional, but under the surface there is complexity within it. A slight influence of sulphur, with notes of miso”
Amahagan
World Malt Edition No. 3 Mizunara Wood Finish
TASTING NOTE:
“At first this seems a little onedimensional, but under the surface there is complexity within it. A slight influence of sulphur, with notes of miso”
ABV: 47.00%
Category: Blended Malt Country: Japan
Style: No Age Statement
Best Japanese Blended
CATEGORY WINNER
NAS Blend
Suntory Whisky Hibiki Choice
JAPAN Whisky
Hibiki Blenders Choice
Tasting Notes:
The nose first brings summer fruit and some floral notes, along with a hint of spice. On the palate sherried notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and a subtle touch of red wine makes for a well-rounded, delicate experience. The finish lingers long for an NAS whisky. An overall great addition to the Hibiki range. If only more people were opening these instead of only collecting them!
Credit: Forbes.
ABV: 43.00%
Category: Blended
Country: Japan
Style: No Age Statement
Best Japanese Blended Malt 12 Years And Under
CATEGORY WINNER
Age Statement
Shinobu
Pure Malt Whisky 10 Years Old
JAPAN
Shinobu
Pure Malt Whisky 10 Years Old
ABV: 43.00%
Category: Blended Malt
Country: Japan
Style: 12 Years & Under
TASTING NOTE:
‘Maltose, a little bit tones of fruits citrus, Mizunara oak, coffee beans.Woody, back to sweet aftertaste of maltose.’
Best Japanese Blended
CATEGORY WINNER
21 Years & Over
Suntory Whisky Hibiki
21 Years Old
JAPAN
“Superb complexity, slightly astringency but not in a bad way. Light and aromatic with hints of roasted green tea and ripened fruit.”
Suntory Hibiki Whisky
21 Years Old
TASTING NOTE:
“Superb complexity, slightly astringency but not in a bad way. Light and aromatic with hints of roasted green tea and ripened fruit.’
ABV: 43.00%
Category: Blended
Country: Japan
21 Years & Over
Best Japanese Pure Malt 20 Years And Under
CATEGORY WINNER
Age Statement
Shinobu
Pure Malt Whisky 15 Years Old
JAPAN
Pure Malt Whisky 15 Years Old
ABV: 43.00%
Category: Blended Malt
Country: Japan
Style: 13 to 20 Years
TASTING NOTE:
Deep wood aroma, offers rich maltose, honey nectar, hints of blueberry, deep tones of the Mizunara oak plays on the pallet, whilst also offering hints of milk coffee.Subtle lifted oily, ripe fruit, lemon peel, leather, cinnamon, ginger. Finished with a hint of sweet malt with aromas of wooden barrels and a touch of fruity flavor.
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