Blackadder Raw Cask – Shizuoka 2018

Single Malt Japanese Whisky · 223 bottles

This Blackadder Shizuoka 2018 demonstrates how powerful and precise a young Japanese single malt can be when bottled without any intervention. Sourced from the prestigious Shizuoka Distillery and released in Blackadder's uncompromising Raw Cask style, this bottle is all about transparency, provenance, and character.

The whisky was distilled on June 28, 2018 , and bottled on August 1, 2023 , after maturation in a bourbon barrel . It was bottled at a robust 63.8% ABV , straight from cask number 740 , without filtration or dilution. Limited to just 223 bottles , this bottling immediately becomes the domain of serious enthusiasts and collectors.

On the nose, this Shizuoka is remarkably clean and layered: clear malt notes, vanilla, coconut, and lightly toasted oak, supported by a fresh, almost mineral tension. On the palate, it's powerful yet controlled, with an oily texture, concentrated grains, woody spices, and a long, dry finish where the bourbon barrel leaves its clear mark. Everything is intense, yet nothing is overdone—this is precision in its raw form.

As with every Blackadder Raw Cask, visible cask residue is not a coincidence, but a deliberate choice. It underscores that this whisky was bottled exactly as it left the cask, without embellishment or correction. Each bottle is therefore a unique moment, captured in glass.

Besides its distinct tasting profile, this bottling also has clear cellaring and collector's appeal . Shizuoka single malts, especially in Raw Cask versions, with limited editions and high alcohol strength, are becoming increasingly scarce and often quickly disappear from the open market. This type of bottle is not being replicated, but is gradually disappearing from collections.

This Blackadder Shizuoka 2018 fits perfectly into a selection that opts for integrity, scarcity and future value — a permanent pillar within our Cave of Alibaba .

Raw, precise and scarce — a Japanese single malt with enduring relevance.