The Yamazaki / Puncheon - Whisky Magazine

The Yamazaki

Puncheon

ABV 48%
REVIEWED Issue 108

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Specifications

Brand: The Yamazaki
Expression: Puncheon
Type: Japan Whisky / Single Malt
Age: No Age Statement
ABV: 48%
Country/Region: Japan
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Tasting notes

Taster Neil Ridley

Nose: Spiced pears in white wine, aromatic wood notes (cedar and sandalwood)with a creamy Bourbonesque note, back-dropped by golden syrup. What'snot to like here?
Palate: The spiced orchard fruits continue onto the palate, with some additionaltangerine sweetness, fresh cherries and vanilla.
Finish: Oaky, yet, light and rich, with the vanilla leaving the biggest impression.
Comment: A continuation from the previous, in terms of style, with definite notes of citrus and pleasant oak.

8.3

Taster Rob Allanson

Nose: Like walking past a working sawmill or carpenter's workshop, gentle rum and raisin, toasted marshmallows, coconut milk, macaroons, kiwi fruit and freshly opened pencil boxes.
Palate: Sweet and fruity with a warm Danish pastry and custard note. A brief spicehit but then it seems to disappear mid palate. A slight bitter oak bite.
Finish: Crisp, clean with toffee notes lingering.
Comment: A decent well put together whisky.

7.6

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

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