Shirakawa 1958 | 700ML

This is arguably the most rare Japanese whisky in the world, and it's certainly one of the most remarkable we've ever seen. Presented by Tomatin Distillery, this spirit comes from the old Shirakawa Distillery, which was established in 1947 and demolished in 2003. This 1958 Single Malt was made during a period when the distillery was one of the first in Japan to make malt whisky, but it was typically destined for blends. What we have here is the first time the whisky has been presented for sale as a single malt.

Shirakawa 1958 | 700ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Earthy, waxy citrus peels. Maturity is very clear on the nose.

Palate: Dark fruits, spicy and dry. A succulent mouthfeel and subtle acidity.

Finish: Superbly well-balanced finish, mint and wood spice.

Distillery Information

Tomatin distillery dates back to 1897, but in 1986 it became the first distillery in Scotland to be wholly-owned by Japanese commercial interests. This followed its liquidation the previous year. One previous customer of Tomatin was the Kyoto-based distiller Takara Shuzo, which had been founded in 1842 and had been importing the whisky in bulk since the 1960s. Having closed its own Japanese distillery, it joined forces with fellow Tomatin importer, the Tokyo-based trading company Okura & Co to form Tomatin Distillery Company Limited. Okura sold part of its stake in Tomatin to Takara Shuzo in 1998 after being declared bankrupt, and the remainder to the Marubeni Corporation, which has operated the Tomatin Distillery Co from 2000. Since 2006, distribution of Tomatin whisky has been the responsibility of Kokubu & Co, which can trace its roots back to 1712. The J and W Hardie company and its Antiquary brand were acquired by Tomatin in 1996, with the blend having been created around 1880.

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