Yoichi
8.8

Yoichi

1988, 20 Years Old

ABV 55%

Another welcome addition to the wonderful world of whisky.

Dominic Roskrow

Specification

Yoichi

Brand

1988, 20 Years Old

Expression

Single Malt

Type

20

Age (Years)

55%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dominic Roskrow

Taster

Nose: Rich sherry nose,with deep dried berry notes.

Palate: Full,rich mouth-coating and bold, intense red fruits,lots of spice and some woody notes.

Finish: Special.Long,fruity and intense.

Comment: Another welcome addition to the wonderful world of whisky.

Score: 8.6

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Intense,rich.Refined. Antique shop. Waxed floor. Exotic wood.Cedar. Raisin and hazelnut. Cranberry juice. A touch of burnt wood. Dusty spices.

Palate: Smooth at start then releasing a full wave of spices and oak. And creamy fudge. Perfect balance.

Finish: Lingering on dried fruit and spices.

Comment: Another cracker from that great distillery. Just a splash of water and it takes you further and further.

Score: 8.9

8.8
Overall Score

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