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$96.33−24%($137.61/ℓ)
Recommended price: $126.50
Excise and customs charges incl. (EU, CH, US only)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Shinsei
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 40.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of vanilla, honey, dried fruit
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, cereals
- Type of cask
- American and European oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Continuous and batch distillation
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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Whisky Shinsei Blended offers a balanced, immediately approachable profile: at first impression notes of fresh cereal and vanilla emerge, intertwined with a thread of honey and dried fruit. The bouquet is simple but precise, with slightly toasted hints and a well-calibrated touch of wood that does not overpower the base spirit. There is a cleanliness to the sip and a smoothness that makes it suitable for those seeking a blended with character without excess. You can also notice subtle shades of caramel and almond that lighten its profile.
On the palate it is round, with medium body and a warm persistence that supports flavors of sweet spices and citrus peel; the alcoholic heat is controlled and contributes to the sense of length. Excellent enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open the aromas; it pairs well with dark chocolate, hard cheeses, or small smoked dishes. Best appreciated at room temperature and also lends itself to light cocktails. Perfect for informal evenings, it is a whisky that favors drinkability and everyday elegance.
On the palate it is round, with medium body and a warm persistence that supports flavors of sweet spices and citrus peel; the alcoholic heat is controlled and contributes to the sense of length. Excellent enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open the aromas; it pairs well with dark chocolate, hard cheeses, or small smoked dishes. Best appreciated at room temperature and also lends itself to light cocktails. Perfect for informal evenings, it is a whisky that favors drinkability and everyday elegance.
Producer
Shinsei
YamanashiJapan
Shinsei is a blended whisky brand marketed as a Japanese product originating from Yamanashi Prefecture (area at the foot of Mount Fuji). The range reported in international catalogs is limited to a blended bottled in 70 cl, 40% ABV, with an aromatic profile described by distributors as soft, fruity and vanilla-led.
- Japanese blended marketed as a product from Yamanashi Prefecture (outside the major, traditional names).
- 70 cl bottle, 40% ABV (most frequently reported format in catalogs).
- Distributed in Europe via specialist importers/distributors (e.g. Waldemar Behn).
Specialities
- whisky
- Japanese whisky
- blended whisky
The story
According to available online information, Shinsei was launched on the market as a Japanese blended and is associated with production in Yamanashi Prefecture (Fuefuki / Minami‑Alps area) and commercial positioning in Europe through distributors such as Waldemar Behn. Some sources report the brand project began in 2017; however, no official brand website with a detailed, verifiable chronology could be found.
Distillation
Continuous and batch (discontinuous) distillation (as reported in distributor/retailer product sheets)
Ageing
Minimum aging 3 years (indication present in product sheets; cask types declared by retailers: American and European oak)
Raw materials
- malted barley
- cereals
Representative products
- Whisky Shinsei Blended 70cl
