Karuizawa

1992, Cask No. 5978

Karuizawa

ABV: 62.8%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Year Bottled: 2007

Style: Single Malt

Country: Japan

Region: N/A

Bottling: Karuizawa

Overall
Score

7.2

Tasting Notes

Nose

Plain and slightly harsh. Linoleum with a vegetal note. Cinnamon and mashed banana.

Palate

Better on the palate. Smooth yet tingling attack and a Madeira-like nuttiness. Very direct.

Finish

Dry. Slightly aggressive.

Comment

One dimensional and rather simple.

Taster Score

6.8

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