Mercian / 1987, Aged 14 Years, Single Cask

Mercian

1987, Aged 14 Years, Single Cask

ABV 58.7%
REVIEWED Issue 26

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Specifications

Brand: Mercian
Expression: 1987, Aged 14 Years, Single Cask
Type: Japan Whisky / Single Malt
Age: 14 years old
Year of bottling: 2002
ABV: 58.7%
Country/Region: Japan
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Cedary. Faint hint of peat.
Palate: Orange essence, then anise.
Finish: Toasted oak. Slightly sappy. Warming. Rather astringent.
Comment: More complex than the younger vintage.

7.8

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Mossy and nutty (pecan) with soft fruits and some smoke. Slightly hard with water: tea leaves, wholemeal toast, a spicy tobacco note. A clean, quite light spirit.
Palate: Spicy and sweetly concentrated: pecan pie, ripe fruits.
Finish: Hint of smoke.
Comment: Good weight, wood is beginning to show.

7.3

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