Golden Horse Chichibu

8 Years Old

Golden Horse

ABV: 43%

Age: 8 Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Japan

Region: N/A

Overall
Score

7.2

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bran flakes, nutty, sour cream. Slightly green and young.

Palate

Light. A clean and crisp start, then it starts to grip and close up.

Finish

Immature.

Comment

A fight between a sweet, light, attractive young spirit and firm wood.

Taster Score

6.8

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