Karuizawa
7.8

Karuizawa

1988, Cask No. 3397

ABV 59.8%

Does that paradoxical and very Japanese thing of being able to have real lift while going deep at the same time.

Dave Broom

Specification

Karuizawa

Brand

Karuizawa

Bottler

1988, Cask No. 3397

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2007

Year of Bottling

59.8%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Deep and mature yet with sufficient freshness to give it lift. Humus and fresh fennel. Quite restrained yet funky.

Palate: Good feel. Creamy, sweet and quite hot with a deep, solid centre. Light tannins. Powerful with real depth. Blossoms on the back palate.

Finish: Rich and fruity.

Comment: Does that paradoxical and very Japanese thing of being able to have real lift while going deep at the same time.

Score: 7.8

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Rich, complex oaky notes which slowly unwind to release stewed fruit. Cooked apricots. Apple compote. Wood is well integrated. When aerated, some luscious coffee notes.

Palate: Frisky, a bit sharp. Gets sherbety. Then a malty sweetness tries to calm the game but spices block the way.

Finish: Dry, biting, spicy.

Comment: The nose does not say it all. The old man is still sprightly.

Score: 7.8

7.8
Overall Score

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