Blackadder 2018 Shizuoka 6 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky

Blackadder 2018 Shizuoka 6 Year Old Single Cask Single Malt Japanese Whisky is a rare and characterful Japanese whisky distilled at the acclaimed Shizuoka Distillery and bottled by renowned independent bottler Blackadder. Matured in a single cask for six years and bottled at natural cask strength, this release highlights the bold, vibrant style that has made Shizuoka one of the most sought-after names in modern Japanese whisky. Produced in extremely limited quantities, it is a compelling expression for collectors and enthusiasts seeking contemporary Japanese craft whisky at its purest.

Distillery: Shizuoka Distillery
Bottler: Blackadder
Series: Raw Cask
Age: 6 Years Old
ABV: 62.5%
Cask Type: 1st Fill Bourbon Hogshead
Outturn: 105 Bottles 

This bottling forms part of Blackadder’s internationally acclaimed “Raw Cask” series, a range celebrated for presenting whisky in its most natural form non-chill filtered, natural colour and bottled directly from the cask with visible cask sediment remaining in the bottle. Founded in 1995, Blackadder has earned a strong reputation among whisky enthusiasts for its uncompromising approach to single cask whisky and old-school presentation methods.

Tasting Notes:
Rich aromas of vanilla, toasted oak and floral honey open into layers of citrus zest, stone fruits and caramel sweetness. The palate is full-bodied and oily with notes of malt extract, roasted nuts, spice, dark chocolate and subtle smoke balanced by vibrant orchard fruit and creamy vanilla. The finish is long and warming, carrying lingering oak spice, candied citrus and elegant sweetness with remarkable depth for its age.