Karuizawa Distillery (Closed 2011)
ABV 55%
Unfortunately, very one-dimensional.
Neil Ridley
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
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
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
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