ABV 64%
A real head opener which is slightly of the wall, but wonderfully likeable.
Dave Broom
Yoichi
Brand
Yoichi 1991, Cask No.129504
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
64%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: That exotic caraway, vetiver and eucalypt aroma with a touch of incense and a little acetone. There's also autumn fruits and a light meatiness.
Palate: Highly fragrant and intense. Sandalwood, citrus oils, preserved lemon, fragrant herbs, light smoke. Powerfully aromatic, balanced and with real class.
Finish: Maraschino, herbs and smoke.
Comment: A real head opener which is slightly of the wall, but wonderfully likeable.
Score: 8.5
Taster
Nose: Floral. Estery. Exotic fruit. Mango, pineapple. Echo of vetiver. Enticing bouquet.
Palate: Appetising, with a light sweetness which brings out briny phenolic puffs and delicate fruit. Quite a good control of alcohol given the strength. Spicy bite. Touch of cinnamon and ginger.
Finish: Long spicy feel. Smoky aftertaste.
Comment: Another outdoor drink combining estery elegancy and phenolic pungency. High strength must be monitored with water.
Score: 8.3
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