Karuizawa 1992 Cask 5978

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

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Tangy, a little spirity. Floral. Geranium. Quite perfumy. In the back, a note of wet leaves and moss. Palate Sweet at start, with a cotton wool feel. Then the alcohol makes a hefty come back but in a pleasant way. Lots of oak. Finish Warm, spicy, oaky. A grassy aftertaste. Comment A sharp character which needs a good dash of water. Quite refreshing.

Dave Broom Nose Plain and slightly harsh. Linoleum with a vegetal note. Cinnamon and mashed banana. Palate Better on the palate. Smooth yet tingling attack and a Madeira-like nuttiness. Very direct. Finish Dry. Slightly aggressive. Comment One dimensional and rather simple.