ABV 43%
A session whisky which is better on the palate than the nose.
Dave Broom
The Yamazaki
Brand
The Yamazaki
Bottler
Aged 12 Years
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
2006
Year of Bottling
43%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Citric, with touches of flowers (freesia, lilac, apple blossom) and light esters: pineapple. Some softer fruits as well. Very clean.
Palate: Better than the nose with real mid palate sweetness. Very spicy: nutmeg, long pepper, alongside some light lemon sherbet. In time it gets slightly richer: coconut and brown sugar.
Finish: Medium length. Soft fruits.
Comment: A session whisky which is better on the palate than the nose.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Floral and nutty. Freesia. Fresh crushed almonds. Beeswax. Touch of damp earth. Pear drop. Ripe banana.
Palate: Velvety, coating. Pleasant fruity profile. William pears. Mashed banana with a touch of demerara sugar. Sweet liquorice.
Finish: Medium length. Clean, fruity.
Comment: An open and conversational whisky. Does not boast complexity but has a vibrant fruity aromatic profile. Tastes stronger than 43%.
Score: 8
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