Speciality Drinks
7.6

Speciality Drinks

Karuizawa Distillery (Closed 2011)

Spirit of Asama

ABV 55%

Unfortunately, very one-dimensional.

Neil Ridley

Specification

Speciality Drinks

Brand

Speciality Drinks

Bottler

Spirit of Asama

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

55%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Neil Ridley

Taster

Nose: Thick rubber bands, water-based glue and brown envelopes-a stationer's dream come true. A little fruity note tries in vain to get noticed, but the rubber bands ping it back.

Palate: Very rubbery and dry on the palate, with a hint of clove.

Finish: The rubber note lingers alongside a hint of spicy apple pie.

Comment: Unfortunately, very one-dimensional.

Score: 7.3

Rob Allanson

Taster

Nose: Quite leafy, sugar packets, warm bread, tablet, almonds and Danish pastries.

Palate: Quite herbal with that leaf mulch note coming through. Gives way to toffee\rsweetness with a little hazelnut.

Finish: Spices make for a mouth watering finish.

Comment: Works through various levels of flavour at different stages of savouring.

Score: 7.8

7.6
Overall Score

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