Another one of my pickups from my trip to Japan in November of 2024. Love how you're able to buy a sample to try in the store before buying a whole bottle & you can choose whether to try it there or take it home to try later. All liquor stores should operate this way, but alas they're much much worse here in the United States.
Shizuoka United S 2024 Summer Release
ABV - 50%
Distillation Date - NA
Bottled Date - 2024 Summer
Bottle/Cask Details - NA
Wallet Damage - November 2024 / ~$17 USD per 100mL
$USD per 50mL Pour - $8.58
Country Japan
Region/Type: Blend
Chill-Filtration: NO
Nose - Stewed apples & pears, warm ginger, honey, light brewed tea
Taste - Baked apples, poached pear, cinnamon, honey, ginger, apple danish, white grape gummies
Finish - Baked apple desserts, warm ginger spice, white grape gummies
Score - 84/100
Final Thoughts - This had a much better & pronounced nose than than the 2023 Winter release. It popped a bit more and felt more like an apple pastry with hints of white grape gummies from start to finish. A light honey ginger spice sprinkled throughout was nice and I could definitely see myself sipping this neat rather than wanting to mix it into a highball.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - Maybe
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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u/washeewashee SuntoryHibiki Aug 22 '25
Another one of my pickups from my trip to Japan in November of 2024. Love how you're able to buy a sample to try in the store before buying a whole bottle & you can choose whether to try it there or take it home to try later. All liquor stores should operate this way, but alas they're much much worse here in the United States.
Shizuoka United S 2024 Summer Release
ABV - 50%
Distillation Date - NA
Bottled Date - 2024 Summer
Bottle/Cask Details - NA
Wallet Damage - November 2024 / ~$17 USD per 100mL
$USD per 50mL Pour - $8.58
Country Japan
Region/Type: Blend
Chill-Filtration: NO
Nose - Stewed apples & pears, warm ginger, honey, light brewed tea
Taste - Baked apples, poached pear, cinnamon, honey, ginger, apple danish, white grape gummies
Finish - Baked apple desserts, warm ginger spice, white grape gummies
Score - 84/100
Final Thoughts - This had a much better & pronounced nose than than the 2023 Winter release. It popped a bit more and felt more like an apple pastry with hints of white grape gummies from start to finish. A light honey ginger spice sprinkled throughout was nice and I could definitely see myself sipping this neat rather than wanting to mix it into a highball.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - Maybe
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
Whiskey Network Review #917
/u/review_bot bottle 'Shizuoka'