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About
First whisky-licensed distillery in Niigata City, founded by Ken Usami who also established Niigata Beer craft brewery on the same site 20+ years earlier. Whisky license obtained 2017, first Shinobu Whisky launched 2018. Signature technique: finishing all expressions in mizunara oak casks. 'The Shin' 10 Year Old won Gold at DB & SB Autumn Blind Tasting. Exports to US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Europe, Australia, Canada. Leverages Niigata's sake-making heritage of exceptional water.
Production Details
Owner
Niigata Beer Co., Ltd. (Ken Usami)
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Status
Active
Founded
2018
Still Type
Pot
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Water Source
Local Niigata water (region famed for rice and sake water quality)
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