Ichiro's Malt
8.2

Ichiro's Malt

1988, Vintage Single Malt

ABV 56%

A pungent character. Warm phenolic and uncompromising but hiding a pleasant cereal sweetness. The alcoholic strength is somewhat burning though. Water helps but does not cut all the sharp edges.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Ichiro's Malt

Brand

1988, Vintage Single Malt

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

56%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Marine and phenolic. Seawashed pebbles. Creosote whiff. Sweet cereals. Crème caramel.

Palate: Definitely a mariner. Smoked fish and some oiliness. Tangy spicy feel. Black pepper.

Finish: Dry, smoky. Slightly sooty. Hint of tar.

Comment: A pungent character. Warm phenolic and uncompromising but hiding a pleasant cereal sweetness. The alcoholic strength is somewhat burning though. Water helps but does not cut all the sharp edges.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Packed full of intense, bright aromas: vanilla pod, lemon zest, white chocolate. There's a strange exoticism like Tibetan salt chocolate and a whiff of black olive tapenade. The light smoke adds another touch to the pattern of aromas.

Palate: Good breadth of character and intensity with a light smokiness. Water needs to be added.

Finish: Tarry rope. Great length.

Comment: Another which typifies the Japanese style of light pure whiskies with amazing precision.

Score: 8.5

8.2
Overall Score

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