Golden Horse Chichibu

12 Years Old

Golden Horse

ABV: 50%

Age: 12 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Japan

Region: N/A

Overall
Score

6.9

Tasting Notes

Nose

A bit dull to start. Faded maltiness. Wood.

Palate

The wood is now beginning to dominate what seems to be essentially a light spirit.

Finish

Very woody. Tannic.

Comment

A quick-maturing spirit that needs to be watched like a hawk.

Taster Score

6.0

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