Karuizawa 1993

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 56 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Grassy, herbal. Dry hay, angelica, lemon grass. Fresh lemon. Very zesty. Young and vibrant. Palate Unexpected sweetness at start. A zesty tanginess with a pleasant cereal note. Alcohol strength is not easy to cope with. Finish Long, warm, slightly burning. Oaty dryness. Comment A herbal tea for those who like it hot and pungent. Lovely nose. Good balance. Definitely needs water to tame the strength.

Dave Broom Nose Light and quite high-toned, even slightly yeasty with a hint of grass, melon. Fairly plain. Stewed fruit, quince jam, rhum vieux. Palate Dusty. Powdered lime, yeast and decent intensity. Fresh and fruity and young with good mid-palate sweetness. Finish Slightly sour and not wholly balanced. Comment Has that slightly edgy quality of a spirit that hasn’t quite resolved itself with the oak.