Blackadder Raw Cask Shizuoka Bourbon Cask no. 1403 | 65.4% ABV

Pure Shizuoka character—bright, precise, and delivered at full cask strength.

This bourbon cask expression from Shizuoka Distillery, bottled by Blackadder, showcases the distillery’s spirit in its most unadulterated form. Matured in a bourbon cask, the influence of oak is measured and supportive—allowing Shizuoka’s naturally vibrant and nuanced profile to come through with clarity.

As part of the Raw Cask series, this is bottled straight from the barrel—no chill filtration, no dilution, and retaining natural cask sediment. At 65.4% ABV, it is an intense yet highly expressive dram, offering both power and precision.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Bright orchard fruits, vanilla, honey, and fresh citrus with a gentle oak lift
• Palate: Lively and structured—notes of green apple, pear, vanilla cream, light spice, and a clean malty backbone
• Finish: Long, crisp, and warming, with lingering sweetness, oak, and a touch of spice

Why This Bottle

• Bourbon cask maturation – highlights spirit clarity and distillery character
• Raw Cask release – unfiltered, undiluted, and true to the barrel
• High strength (65.4%) – powerful yet versatile with water
  

Details

• Distillery: Shizuoka
• Cask: Bourbon Cask (No. 1403)
• ABV: 65.4%
• Bottler: Blackadder (Raw Cask Series)