Shibui 30 Year Single Grain Whisky

Shibui 30 Year Single Grain Whisky is a 43% ABV (86-proof) 30-year-old single grain whisky from Okinawa, Japan — among the oldest Japanese single-grain releases on the market. Distilled from indica rice fermented with Okinawan black koji in stainless-steel pot stills, it spent three decades in ex-bourbon, sherry, and European virgin white oak. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV/Proof: 43% ABV / 86 proof
• Size: 750mL
• Aging: 30 years — ex-bourbon, sherry, and European virgin white oak
• Origin: Okinawa Range — distilled, matured, and bottled exclusively in Okinawa, Japan
• Production: Indica rice; Okinawan black koji fermentation; stainless-steel pot stills

Thirty Years in the Subtropics

Thirty years is a lifetime in whisky — and in Okinawa's subtropical heat, it is several lifetimes of oak interaction. Shibui's Rare Cask Reserve takes the Okinawa Range formula (rice, black koji, pot stills) and gives it the longest maturation in the lineup, across three cask types: bourbon oak for vanilla and structure, sherry for dried fruit and depth, European virgin oak for spice and tannin. Del Mesa's existing listing describes cinnamon-topped peaches and cream and earl grey tea on the nose, with tropical fruit, raw honey, banana, bergamot, and coconut on the palate and a drying spiced-oak finish — while distributor copy notes an oaky, tannic dryness offset by vanilla, leather, date, and a briny finish that lasts for days. This is the summit of the Shibui range and a genuine rarity in Japanese whisky.

Tasting Notes

Per the current listing: aroma of cinnamon-topped peaches and cream, earl grey tea, softer chocolate and pecan; palate of tropical fruit, raw honey, and banana met by bergamot and coconut; a drying spiced-oak finish. Distributor copy: oaky and tannic with dryness offset by restrained vanilla, hints of leather and date, and brine on a long finish.

How to Enjoy

Neat, in a nosing glass, with time — a 30-year-old deserves an unhurried pour. A few drops of water can open the honeyed and tea-like notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really 30 years old?
Yes — the age statement reflects three decades of maturation in Okinawa, listed as the "30YO Rare Cask Reserve" in Shibui's Okinawa Range.

What grain is it made from?
Indica rice, fermented with Okinawan black koji and distilled in stainless-steel pot stills.

What casks were used?
Three types: ex-bourbon, sherry, and European virgin white oak.

Has it won awards?
No specific awards could be verified for this release, so none are claimed.

A three-decade Okinawan rarity — secure your bottle of Shibui 30 Year Single Grain Whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.