The Yamazaki
7.9

The Yamazaki

Aged 12 Years

ABV 43%

A session whisky which is better on the palate than the nose.

Dave Broom

Specification

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

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

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

Martine Nouet

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

7.9
Overall Score

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