ABV 60.7%
Water does not help as it brings oak forward and enhances bitterness. Too stiff on the palate
Martine Nouet
Karuizawa
Brand
1986, Cask No. 7387
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2008
Year of Bottling
60.7%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Spirity, prickly. Wood speaks up then mingles with fruity notes. Sun warmed pine cones,touch of humus. Then\rcooked prunes
Palate: Not as aggressive as the high strength would suggest.Easy flowing. Cooked fruit again then spices and a drier bitter note
Finish: Dry,dusty,spicy. Getting bitter but leaves a clean taste
Comment: Water does not help as it brings oak forward and enhances bitterness. Too stiff on the palate
Score: 7
Taster
Nose: More wood oils and a general aroma reminiscent of a cooperage:sawdust, oil,grease,woodsmoke. Decent age on this. Cedar,incense with vestiges of smoke and herbs. Pagan
Palate: Smoke surrounded by acacia-like woodiness. Quite firm but enough rich sweetness to hold the wood in\rbalance. Layered black and semi dried fruits. Thick with an animalic edge to it. Better with water
Finish: Brazil nut
Comment: Unreconstructed macho whisky
Score: 8
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