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8.8

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Yamazaki Distillery

119.2 – A night at the opera, 1979, 24 Years Old, Japanese Oak Cask

ABV 57.4%

A breakfast malt? Splendidly complex, with Japanese oak adding that extra touch of distinctiveness.

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Specification

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Brand

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Bottler

119.2 – A night at the opera, 1979, 24 Years Old, Japanese Oak Cask

Expression

Single Malt

Type

24

Age (Years)

2003

Year of Bottling

57.4%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

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Taster

Nose: Incense, beeswax, cedar, roasted coffee, ripe fruits (kumquats cherries, plums).

Palate: Dense. Slippery. Toasty malt. Coffee, with figs and chicory.

Finish: Black treacle toffee. Perhaps even maple syrup.

Comment: A breakfast malt? Splendidly complex, with Japanese oak adding that extra touch of distinctiveness.

Score: 8.8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Complex, head-filling aromas. Perfumed, intense. Walking in a damp pine forest (needles, sap, spruce) pear, spice, malt, toasted nuts, light oak, crystallised ginger, sandalwood, deck varnish.

Palate: Crisp, clean and malty. Mature with balanced oak. Some light smoke in the background. All the flavours on the nose.

Finish: Long and complex.

Comment: A tremendous malt. World class.

Score: 8.8

8.8
Overall Score

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