ABV 45%
Any whisky-lover would be glad of the chance to taste this, even if it is on the woody side.
Michael Jackson
The Yamazaki
Brand
1982, Sherry Wood
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
45%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Oak, cedar, spearmint.
Palate: Cypress. Sweet leaves. Fruity, winey, oaky.
Finish: Hint of peat. Powerful. Slightly woody.
Comment: Any whisky-lover would be glad of the chance to taste this, even if it is on the woody side.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Fat and very sherried: walnut, treacle toffee, sticky toffee pudding, raisin and a strangely vegetal note.
Palate: Full-on sherry. The wood seems to have taken charge, giving it a slight astringency.
Finish: Long. Walnut bread. Dry.
Comment: Well made, but there's just too much sherry character which diminishes any complexity. A shame for the spirit which seems very good.
Score: 7.5
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