Nikka Tsuru, 17 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 66 by Dave Broom and Martine Nouet.

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Tasting Notes

Dave Broom Nose This is filled with the aromas of ripe apple, nutmeg, oak lactone and a soft sweet chocolate fragrance that brings to mind crème eggs. Palate A well integrated mix. Stewed rhubarb, apple and that creamy oak note. Water brings out a slightly bitter note on the finish. Finish Just a little too hard. Comment The finish pulls it down. Other than that, very approachable and highly drinkable.

Martine Nouet Nose Fruity, juicy. Sour fruit. Fresh paint. Quite sharp but very pleasant. Vivid. Develops on deep oak and orange custard. Faint smoke. Palate Velvety. Oily. Mouth coating. Multilayered. Spicy. Ginger and white pepper. Finish Long, loads of liquorice. Nutty aftertaste. Comment A complex lad. Needs time to smooth and release its sweetness. But worth giving it attention.