Karuizawa
7.5

Karuizawa

1986, Cask No. 7387

ABV 60.7%

Water does not help as it brings oak forward and enhances bitterness. Too stiff on the palate

Martine Nouet

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

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

Dave Broom

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

7.5
Overall Score

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