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Golden Horse Chichibu 8 Years Old

Golden Horse Chichibu 8 Years Old

Brand Golden Horse
Expression Chichibu 8 Years Old
Type Japanese Whisky / Single Malt
Age 8 Year Old
Abv 43.00%
Produced at Hanyu Distillery
Region Japan
Launched 1946
Availability Japan
Guide Price £18-£25 (US$30-US$40)

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 26 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Sweet. Slightly vegetal. Lavender.
Palate
Straight ahead. Silky, scenty. Pistachio ice cream.
Finish
Dry. Slightly smoky.
Comment
Well-balanced. Elegant.

Dave Broom

Nose
Bran flakes, nutty, sour cream. Slightly green and young.
Palate
Light. A clean and crisp start, then it starts to grip and close up.
Finish
Immature.
Comment
A fight between a sweet, light, attractive young spirit and firm wood.

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