ABV 43%
Japanese whisky is frequently surprising and rarely disappointing. This whacky, outside the box, example is no exception.
Owen Barstow
Kirin Whisky
Brand
18 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
18
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
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
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
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