{"title":"Shinzato Collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ryuka-new-born-2026-japanese-whisky","title":"Ryuka New Born 2026 Japanese Single Malt Whisky 700ml (ABV 58%)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRyuka New Born 2026 offers whisky enthusiasts a rare opportunity to experience the spirit in its formative years. Bottled at a robust 58% ABV, it showcases the distillery's character before extended maturation. Previous Ryuka New Born expressions have already received international recognition at the IWSC, demonstrating the exceptional quality of Shinzato Distillery's spirit from an early age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in-house at Shinzato Distillery, Okinawa (using British malted barley).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured in 1st fill (Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon) Spanish Virgin oak casks. Due to storage in Okinawa's subtropical climate, results in the creation of spirits with strong cask influence through short-term maturation. Distilled in November 2024, bottled May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes - Refreshing aroma of Nikkei bark, grassy undertones, a touch of fresh green apple. An oily mouthfeel with zesty orange peel leading to woody sweetness, cool finish of oriental spices. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinzato Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49568074104970,"sku":"Ryuka-newborn-2026","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5511\/6426\/files\/JapaneseWhisky-RyukaNewBorn2026JapaneseSingleMaltWhisky700ml_ABV58.jpg?v=1781824929"},{"product_id":"ryuka-early-summer-2026-japanese-whisky","title":"Ryuka Early Summer 2026 Japanese Single Malt Whisky 700ml (ABV 58%)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the emerging whisky region of Okinawa comes Ryuka Early Summer 2026, a cask-strength Japanese single malt crafted by Shinzato Distillery. Produced in Okinawa's subtropical climate, where warm temperatures and high humidity accelerate maturation, this limited release delivers remarkable intensity and complexity at 58% ABV. The distillery has already earned international recognition, including IWSC Gold for its Ryuka Single Malt, establishing Ryuka as one of Japan's most exciting new whisky names.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in-house at Shinzato Distillery, Okinawa (using British malted barley).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured in Refill Oloroso Sherry Awamori cask and Spanish Virgin oak cask. Due to storage in Okinawa's subtropical climate, results in the creation of spirits with strong cask influence through short-term maturation. Distilled in March 2023, bottled April 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes - Mellow aromas of cinnamon and sweet azuki paste with toffee, a touch of fresh honeydew melon. A creamy mouthfeel leading to a smooth, long finish of dense caramel syrup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinzato Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49568149864586,"sku":"Ryuka-earlysummer-2026","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5511\/6426\/files\/JapaneseWhisky-RyukaEarlySummer2026JapaneseSingleMaltWhisky700ml_ABV58.jpg?v=1781826019"},{"product_id":"shinzato-japanese-blended-whisky-700ml-abv-43","title":"Shinzato Blended Whisky 700ml (ABV 43%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Okinawa’s oldest distillery, founded in 1846, Shinzato Whisky combines a Scottish malt-and-grain whisky base with 13-year-old Awamori matured in oak. The result brings the strength of malt together with a delicate, soft sweetness derived from rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional maturation in new, heavily charred oak casks develops a rich, mellow character with layered vanilla aromas from both the aged Awamori and the barrel. It is bottled without chill filtration to preserve the whisky’s full aroma, flavour and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma -\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature oak and layered vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate -\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, crisp malt with gentle rice sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish -\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, mellow and lingering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlended whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Okinawa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatured in oak for more than three years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-chill filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation box included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy in a highball, over ice, with water or with soda. Its mellow, refreshing style is especially well suited to a highball.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shinzato Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49878545825930,"sku":"shinzato-whisky-700ml","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5511\/6426\/files\/shinzato-japanese-blended-whisky-700ml-1024x1024.png?v=1789159540"},{"product_id":"ryuka-endless-summer-2026-japanese-single-malt-whisky-700ml-abv-58","title":"Ryuka Endless Summer 2026 Japanese Single Malt Whisky 700ml (ABV 58%)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRyuka Endless Summer 2026 is a Japanese single malt whisky from Shinzato Distillery in Okinawa. Double distilled from British malt and matured for three years in Okinawa’s subtropical climate, it draws its rich character from refill Oloroso sherry and refill Spanish oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAromas of brown sugar, cream cake and baked apple with cinnamon open into a syrupy sweetness with a hint of salinity. Dark chocolate and roasted coffee linger on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Okinawa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: Suzaki Distillery, Shinzato Distillery Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 58%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation: 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasks: Refill Oloroso Sherry and Refill Spanish Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled: August 2023; bottled: October 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-chill filtered; natural colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shinzato Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50701652361354,"sku":"Ryuka-endlesssummer-2026","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5511\/6426\/files\/ryuka-endless-summer-2026-white-1080.png?v=1793968295"}],"url":"https:\/\/lucacollections.com.au\/el-cy\/collections\/shinzato-collection.oembed","provider":"Luca Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}