2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Shibui Nokoribi Kara Lightly Peated Pure Malt Whisky (Japan), 48% abv, $84.99, 750 ml

92
Excellent,
Highly Recommended

Tasting Note:

Gently wafting from the glass, the smoke in this whisky is coy and restrained, offering a refined experience. The medium-bodied whisky showcases exquisite ripe flavors of apple, pear, and quince, elegantly enveloped in an iodine peat smoke that lingers through the satisfying finish.

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