ABV 59%
Lots happening. Lively. Enjoyable.
Michael Jackson
The Yamazaki
Brand
Bourbon Cask, 1993
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
2002
Year of Bottling
59%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Dryish fresh oak. Ferns. Forest flowers.
Palate: Firm, toffee, coconut.
Finish: Dry, spicy. Vanilla pod. Hint of char.
Comment: Lots happening. Lively. Enjoyable.
Score: 7.8
Taster
Nose: Peaty (smoked fish) but with some perfume (lemon, potpourri, dried heather) and softness (nut oil).
Palate: Rounded and sweet. Very sweet in fact: like cinnamon toast with demerara sugar, but there’s smoke as well – and it’s in balance.
Finish: Medicinal. Smoked fish again.
Comment: A fascinating package with unlikely flavour combinations. Barmen will love this.
Score: 8
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