Blackadder Raw Cask Shizuoka 2018 – Peated (Cask No. 864, 63.7% ABV)

Japanese craft meets raw cask intensity—peated, powerful, and uncompromising.

This 2018 vintage from Shizuoka Distillery, bottled by Blackadder, is a rare intersection of Japanese precision and full-throttle cask strength whisky. Drawn from a peated cask and released under the Raw Cask series, it is bottled exactly as it was found—no chill filtration, no dilution, and retaining natural cask sediment.

Shizuoka is one of Japan’s most exciting new distilleries, known for its experimental approach and small-batch production. Peated expressions are limited to begin with—making this a particularly compelling release for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Clean peat smoke, citrus zest, green apple, and a subtle herbal edge
• Palate: Intense and vibrant—smoky yet fresh, with notes of charred oak, pepper, orchard fruits, and a mineral backbone
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering smoke, spice, and a crisp, slightly saline lift

Why This Bottle

• Peated Japanese whisky – still a rarity, especially at cask strength
• Raw Cask release – unfiltered, undiluted, and true to the barrel
• Emerging distillery (Shizuoka) – highly sought-after among collectors
• High ABV (63.7%) – delivers intensity with room to explore via dilution

Details

• Distillery: Shizuoka
• Vintage: 2018
• Style: Peated
• Cask: Cask No. 864
• ABV: 63.7%
• Bottler: Blackadder (Raw Cask Series)