New whisky from Shizuoka distillery, with a delicate, light taste of Japanese malt.
Today we are pleased to announce the arrival of the new Shizuoka Pot Still W Pure Japanese Barley First Edition from the Gaia Flow Shizuoka Distillery in Shizuoka Prefecture.
This is the third in the W series, consisting of the original spirit from wood-fired direct distiller W, the successor to Shizuoka Distillery’s latest release, Prologue W, which was released in 2021.
100% Japanese barley.This is a Japanese whisky made exclusively from non-peated bourbon cask-matured spirit.
１，Single Malt Whisky Shizuoka Pot Still W 100% Pure Japanese Barley First Edition
Features
Non-peated, yet aromatic, with a charred, rich body derived from open flames.
『The long-awaited combination of wood-fired distillation and Japanese malt has been realised.The mellowness of the direct wood-fired malt blends with the delicate, light taste of Japanese malt to create a single malt with a gentle, expansive character.
In order to preserve this taste, we dare to blend only the original spirit matured in ex-bourbon casks.Enjoy a whisky that is unique in the world.』（Cited from：【New Products】「Shizuoka Pot Still W Pure Japanese barley first edition」To be released！ | GAIAFLOW BLOG）
Tasting Notes
| Flavor | Vanilla, creamy sweetness and savoury like puff pastry |
| Taste | Cream puffs, crème brûlée, sweetened barley |
| Aftertaste | Vanilla aroma and ethereal nuances, Pleasant aftertaste of savoury notes. |
Product Specifications
| Alcohol content | 55.5% |
| Liquor categories | Single malt Japanese whisky |
| Cask type | Bourbon casks |
| Volume and quantity | 700ml |
| No. of products sold | Limited edition of 2,500 |
| MSRP | 18,150 yen（including tax）） |
| Date of release | End of May 2023. |
Offer price
At the BAR Shinkai, one glass costs 45ml：4,950 yen, 30ml：3,300 yen, 15ml：1,650 yen.
For more information on 「Single Malt Whisky Shizuoka Pot StillＫW 100% Pure Japanese Barley First Edition」see this article.
For a full list of BAR Shinkai’s whisky menu, click here.
