ABV 43%
Straightforward,easy-drinking.
Robin Laing
Taketsuru
Brand
21 Years old
Expression
Blended Malt
Type
21
Age (Years)
43%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Straw,wood shavings,new shoe leather.Later - exotic fruits,tea boxes.
Palate: Soft and shy. Walnut fudge. Orange peel and almonds
Finish: Nutty with a bitter edge
Comment: Straightforward,easy-drinking.
Score: 6.8
Taster
Nose: Toffee,coffee ice cream,maple syrup.
Palate: Clean,sharp and bitter orange and citrus notes,but ordered and quite complex.Spice suggests age.
Finish: Curiously captivating,with a sweet and sour ping pong match and a hint of smoke.
Comment: Sweet enough to be attractive,sharp enough not to be cloying and spicy enough to prickle the tastebuds.\rA winner.
Score: 7.6
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