ABV 48%
A decent well put together whisky.
Rob Allanson
The Yamazaki
Brand
The Yamazaki
Bottler
Puncheon
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
48%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Like walking past a working sawmill or carpenter's workshop, gentle rum and raisin, toasted marshmallows, coconut milk, macaroons, kiwi fruit and freshly opened pencil boxes.
Palate: Sweet and fruity with a warm Danish pastry and custard note. A brief spice\rhit but then it seems to disappear mid palate. A slight bitter oak bite.
Finish: Crisp, clean with toffee notes lingering.
Comment: A decent well put together whisky.
Score: 7.6
Taster
Nose: Spiced pears in white wine, aromatic wood notes (cedar and sandalwood)\rwith a creamy Bourbonesque note, back-dropped by golden syrup. What's\rnot to like here?
Palate: The spiced orchard fruits continue onto the palate, with some additional\rtangerine sweetness, fresh cherries and vanilla.
Finish: Oaky, yet, light and rich, with the vanilla leaving the biggest impression.
Comment: A continuation from the previous, in terms of style, with definite notes of citrus and pleasant oak.
Score: 8.3
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