Scotch Malt Whisky Society Yoichi, 116.1

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 26 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Smoky. Peaty. Leafy. Minty. Menthol. Palate Good malt background. Piney. Intense. Complex. Finish Dry, resiny. Comment A whole sequence of flavours emerges in this vintage. These are flavours I have found before in Nikka whiskies, but they have not been especially evident elsewhere in this flight.

Dave Broom Nose Good rich, toffeed maltiness. Water brings out American oak and lemon, mink oil/dubbin, dry grass and cold tea. Becomes crisp and nutty. Palate Rounded, medium-sweet start. Crisper and nuttier later with smoke and light toasted oakiness on the back palate. Nice weight. Finish Dries suddenly leaving a little bitterness. Comment A sweet cask and a firm spirit more or less in harmony.