Ichiro's Malt
8.3

Ichiro's Malt

Ace of Hearts, 22 Years Old

ABV 56%

Water cuts the edges a little but does not mellow the sourness.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Ichiro's Malt

Brand

Ichiro's Malt

Bottler

Ace of Hearts, 22 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

22

Age (Years)

2007

Year of Bottling

56%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Tangy, malty and fruity. Raw bread dough with a hint of yeast. Sour apples. Cider cellar. A dash of water releases earthy notes.

Palate: Oak speaks up. A bitter/sour note of fermenting apple with a touch of must.

Finish: Oaky and spicy (white pepper).

Comment: Water cuts the edges a little but does not mellow the sourness.

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Full, sweet and concentrated. Semi-dried summer fruits, banana, dried coconut, sandalwood. Exotic and complex.

Palate: Smoky and rich yet still lifted. Imagine barbecueing fresh pineapple. Good grip and some acidity. Wet chamois leather clinging to the tongue, while above is almond and unripe melon.

Finish: Long and elegant.

Comment: Fascinating. Hanyu does it again!

Score: 8.8

8.3
Overall Score

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