ABV 64.5%
Interesting aromatic profile but the alcohol strength makes it too harsh. Water does not soothe it, and that makes it difficult to really appreciate for me.
Martine Nouet
Karuizawa
Brand
1984 CASK #4021
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
64.5%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Malty. Digestive biscuits. An earthy note too. Humus, wet leaves. In time dried fruit (apricot). Old leather.
Palate: Crisp and fizzy. Even prickly. The alcohol bites at first then a toffee sweetness calms the game.
Finish: Dry, leaving a dusty feel.
Comment: Interesting aromatic profile but the alcohol strength makes it too harsh. Water does not soothe it, and that makes it difficult to really appreciate for me.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Deep earth tones, ploughed fields, leaf mulch. Dried apricots and papaya. A\rnote reminiscent of old bound books, leather armchairs.
Palate: Spirity at first then those earthy notes come through with hard Harrogate\rtoffee, ginger snap biscuits and Chantilly cream.
Finish: Lush and lovely.
Comment: Nice stuff, balanced and intriguing.
Score: 8
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