Shin Whisky brings together a rare 1988 Speyside single malt finished in Mizunara oak and a range of umeshu blended with Akashi whisky, red wine, and brandy from Eigashima. Every bottle has real character. Free shipping on orders over $350.
No. It's a plum umeshu blended with Akashi whisky, not a whisky on its own. The whisky adds warmth and depth on top of the umeshu's natural citrus and plum sweetness. If you want an actual whisky from this range, The Shin 1988 (Set of 3) is the one to look at.
It's a Speyside single malt distilled in 1988, finished for two years in Mizunara oak in Okinawa, and bottled in 2023 by Tormore Distillery. It's part of "Shin Select," featuring art licensed from the Hosomi Family's private Kyoto collection through Miyabi Arts. That mix of age, Mizunara finishing, and art pedigree is hard to find in one set.
Umeshu is a Japanese plum liqueur, traditionally hand-brewed by steeping plums in shochu with sugar. Shin Whisky's umeshu follows that same base, then each bottle gets blended with a different spirit: Akashi whisky, Eigashima's Charmant red wine, or Charmant brandy. That blend is what gives it more depth than standard umeshu.
Over ice is the easiest place to start. It lets the citrus and whisky notes open up as the ice melts. It also works as a highball with soda water, or in a simple cocktail with lemon. Try it neat first, then over ice, and see what you prefer.
Expect citrus and plum sweetness upfront, with the Akashi whisky blend adding warmth and a wooden, vanilla-edged note on the finish. It's less sugary and more layered than supermarket umeshu. No colouring, no additives, just plums and whisky.
Yes. A 1988 vintage, Mizunara finishing, and an exclusive Hosomi Family art collaboration make it stand out to someone who's already seen most of what's widely available. It's a limited set, so it suits a milestone gift more than an everyday bottle.
No, every bottle is sold on its own. But orders over $350 ship free, so combining The Shin 1988 with one or more umeshu bottles, or adding other Shinano spirits, makes one order go further.
