ABV 56%
Lacks balance. Alcohol is quite fierce. Water tames it down but needs to be strictly dosed as it enhances bitterness. Some character but quite sharp.
Martine Nouet
Ichiro's Malt
Brand
Ichiro's Malt
Bottler
Three of Diamonds
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2007
Year of Bottling
56%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Citrussy and buttery. Orange curd. Earthy and musty. Moss, fern. Hint of rose.
Palate: Sweet at first, then gets close to medlars. Spices wipe out this unpleasant note.
Finish: Dry and spicy. Rather tangy.
Comment: Lacks balance. Alcohol is quite fierce. Water tames it down but needs to be strictly dosed as it enhances bitterness. Some character but quite sharp.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: High-toned and estery but with a deep caramel toffee from the oak. Super-ripe fruits and a smoky edge.
Palate: Praline, runny toffee, sultana. Somewhat rum like: allspice, ginger, brazil nut, cool mint, rice crackers. Smoke hangs above like a veil.
Finish: Clean and gentle. Medium.
Comment: Perfume and smoke? It's a Japanese Ardmore.
Score: 8.3
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