Ichiro's Malt
7.9

Ichiro's Malt

Three of Diamonds

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

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

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

Dave Broom

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

7.9
Overall Score

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