Shibui Single Grain Whiskey - 10 Years Old Bourbon Cask (Bottled In Okinawa, Japan)
Shibui Single Grain Whiskey - 10 Years Old Bourbon Cask (Bottled In Okinawa, Japan)
Distilled and matured in the tropical climate of Okinawa, Shibui 10 Year Old Bourbon Cask Single Grain Whisky is a graceful and sunny expression of Ryukyu whisky made from 100% premium Indica long grain rice. Aged exclusively in American oak ex-bourbon casks for a full decade, this whisky captures the creamy richness and warm spice of the wood, delivering an easy-drinking yet flavor-packed experience. Non-chill filtered and naturally colored, this whisky is a reflection of both traditional Japanese craftsmanship and island serenity. Like a relaxed afternoon by the sea, it’s meant to be savored.
richness of bourbon oak into every sip. It’s a laid-back, sunlit dram with enough structure and spice to keep your palate intrigued.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
Here is a whisky that brings a little island warmth to any gift. Made from 100% Indica long grain rice and matured for a full decade in American oak ex-bourbon casks in Okinawa's tropical climate, this Ryukyu single grain pours brilliant golden amber and opens with fresh-baked pastry, toasted marshmallow and caramelized sugar. On the palate it turns creamy and dessert-like, with crème brûlée, vanilla custard and toasted coconut, before a gentle lift of cracked black pepper and spiced oak keeps things interesting. It is non-chill filtered and naturally colored, details a curious drinker will appreciate. We'd choose it for the whisky lover who thinks they've tried everything, a colleague celebrating a promotion, or a host who enjoys sharing something unexpected. The ten-year age statement and rice base make it feel considered rather than generic, and it rewards slow sipping neat, with a drop of water, or over ice on a warm evening. It also makes a lovely starting point for an Okinawan Old Fashioned.
Pairs well with
- Crème brûlée or vanilla custard — The whisky's own crème brûlée and melted vanilla custard notes echo the dessert, while its black pepper spice keeps the pairing from feeling too sweet.
- Roasted macadamia nuts — Buttery macadamias complement the toasted coconut and honeyed cereal on the palate, the same nut suggested as a garnish for its Old Fashioned.
- Promotion celebration toast — Its creamy, balanced profile with layered spiced oak makes it an easygoing yet thoughtful bottle to open when marking a well-earned step up.
Questions about this bottle
What is this whisky made from?
It is a single grain whisky made from 100% Indica long grain rice, distilled and matured in Okinawa, Japan, in the Ryukyu whisky tradition.
How old is it, and what casks is it aged in?
It carries a 10 Years Old age statement and was aged exclusively in American oak ex-bourbon casks for the full decade. It is also non-chill filtered and naturally colored.
What does it taste like?
Expect fresh-baked pastry, toasted marshmallow and caramelized sugar on the nose, then a creamy palate of crème brûlée, vanilla custard and toasted coconut with a rise of cracked black pepper. The finish lingers with warm spice, charred barrel and sweet oak resin.
How should the recipient drink it?
Sip it neat to enjoy its dessert-like character, add a drop of water to bring out more vanilla and toasted coconut while softening the pepper, or pour it on the rocks. It also suits an Okinawan Old Fashioned with black sugar syrup, aromatic bitters, orange peel and macadamia nut.
