Golden Horse Chichibu
6.9

Golden Horse Chichibu

12 Years Old

ABV 50%

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

Dave Broom

Specification

Golden Horse

Brand

12 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

50%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

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.

Score: 6

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Fruitier. Orange. Clotted cream. Vanilla. Sponge.

Palate: Candied citrus peels. Zest of orange and lemon.

Finish: Marmalade-like bitterness. Orange bitters.

Comment: Bittersweet, sophisticated.

Score: 7.8

6.9
Overall Score

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