Karuizawa Master's Blend, 10 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 40 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Very caramelly. Quite bland. Slightly grainy. Rather shy. Palate Sweet, smooth. Quite refreshing. Pleasant mintiness. Citrus fruit. Finish Keeps up with fresh minty and citrus notes. Comment For once, a whisky that delivers more on the palate than on the nose. It could make a pleasant summer dram.

Dave Broom Nose Clean and soft. Pear, tinned peach (syrup) glace/crystallised fruits. In time, sugared almond, damp raffia, bran, oak. Attractive and sweet. Palate Soft and gentle with summer fruit, vanilla. Light charred oak frame. Broadens to finish. Finish Strawberry. Comment A great session whisky.