The Yamazaki / 1980, Vintage Malt

The Yamazaki

1980, Vintage Malt

ABV 56%
REVIEWED Issue 67

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Specifications

Brand: The Yamazaki
Expression: 1980, Vintage Malt
Type: Japan Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
Year of bottling: 2004
ABV: 56%
Country/Region: Japan
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Recommended
Issue 67

Tasting notes

Taster Martine Nouet

Nose: Warm, rich, deep. Prickly. Damson jam. Blackcurrant. Orange caramel. Freshly brewed coffee. Needs time to release all its richness.
Palate: Velvety, almost syrupy, smooth at start then a spicy burst (fresh grated ginger) which dries up the mouth.
Finish: Dry, spicy, oaky. A sweet malty touch in the back.
Comment: A warm expression of sherry. Quite sensuous if not fiery. Rich and deep.

8.5

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Sweet slightly peppery oak, rock candy, cocoa. Has age. Lightly oily with scented wood and plenty of sweet-hearted spirit to balance. Tickle of smoke.
Palate: Meaty, charred wood. Musky and intriguing. Deep sweet black fruits with a touch of liquorice bed it down in the middle of the tongue. Good length.
Finish: Mixing fragrance, light smoke and deep oak.
Comment: Big but balanced. Shows complexity.

8.5

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Yamazaki Distillery, 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka, , Japan

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