Shizuoka 2018 The Unparalleled World Symphony Series Edition No 2 Taiwan Exclusive
£399.00
The Shizuoka 2018 The Unparalleled World Symphony Series Edition No 2 is a highly specific and very limited single cask bottling from the Shizuoka distillery in Japan.
Key Details
Distillery: Shizuoka Distillery (Japan)
Release Series: This is the second bottling in a series called the “World Symphony Series,” which was created exclusively for the International Connoisseur Society of Taiwan.
Name: The bottle is called “The Unparalleled,” inspired by the famous Chinese war general Han Xin. The name is meant to reflect the whisky’s powerful and incomparable character.
Vintage & Age:
Distilled: 2018
Bottled: 2022
Age: Just under 4 years old.
Cask Maturation: It was matured in a single ex-bourbon cask, specifically Cask #2018-324.
Proof: It is bottled at a cask strength of 50% ABV.
Bottles Produced: Extremely limited, with only 280 bottles released worldwide.
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Description
The Shizuoka 2018 The Unparalleled World Symphony Series Edition No 2 bottling is a prime example of a highly sought-after collectible in the world of Japanese whisky, particularly due to its rarity, unique backstory, and its connection to the private collector’s market in Taiwan.
Tasting Notes
The whisky’s flavour profile is a combination of the distillery’s unique spirit character (which uses a mix of their Karuizawa and wood-fired stills) and the influence of the bourbon cask.
Nose: Expect fresh and fruity notes of apple and pear, along with vanilla, honey, and a malty sweetness. There may be a hint of hay or cereal, and some sources note a touch of a “solvent” or “varnish” aroma, which is sometimes found in very young whiskies but can be a sign of a vibrant, powerful new-make spirit.
Palate: The palate is described as punchy and flavourful, with notes of vanilla, honeydew melon, and baked goods like cookie dough. The fruitiness persists, often with a subtle citric zest.
Finish: The finish is medium-long and warm, with notes of vanilla and spice, and a zesty, fruity quality.
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