Kirin
7.9

Kirin

18 Years Old

ABV 43%

Japanese whisky is frequently surprising and rarely disappointing. This whacky, outside the box, example is no exception.

Owen Barstow

Specification

Kirin Whisky

Brand

18 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

18

Age (Years)

43%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Owen Barstow

Taster

Nose: Strangely flat and waxy on top; yet underneath, some sharp orange-citrus notes. After time, some biscuit notes with chocolate.

Palate: Sweet and waxy. Orange squash. Ginger ale. Sweetshop flavours.

Finish: Some cedary cigar box notes. Ginger and cinnamon. Very late citrus character emerges.

Comment: Japanese whisky is frequently surprising and rarely disappointing. This whacky, outside the box, example is no exception.

Score: 8.3

Arthur Motley

Taster

Nose: Peaches and cherries, scented candlewax. Dusty and floral too, like dried roses.

Palate: Apricots, then burnt wood and a savoury character.

Finish: Dried mushrooms.

Comment: Pretty, light in body, with the smoky/savoury element providing interest.

Score: 7.5

7.9
Overall Score

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