Karuizawa 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 64 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Woody. Rich oak. Burnt wood. But also a touch of wet damp cellar with must on the walls. Palate Thick, syrupy. Smooth and sweet. Chestnut purée. Wood is more integrated than expected. Coffee toffee. Finish Long, peppery. Comment Reveals more balance on the palate than expected. Certainly on the wood side but in a rich and complex way.

Dave Broom Nose Very odd: turnip skin, bread crust, burning wood. With water, Indian spices and blonde tobacco notes. Palate Liquorous. Marsala-like burnt edge. A little tannic and tight in the mouth. Water loosens things up bringing out orange and chocolate. Finish Short, slightly bitter. Comment Can’t quite get over that odd nose.