Scotch Malt Whisky Society Yamazaki 1980, White Oak Cask, 119.1

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 35 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Lightly malty. Creamy. Vanilla. Ripe bananas. Palate Light to medium. Very smooth. Creamy. Cinnamon. Brown sugar. Anis. Finish Some tart apple tannins, and a surge of gingery spiciness. Comment Elegant, and more flavoursome than Suntory bottlings I think.

Dave Broom Nose Medium to full-bodied. Perfumed. Floral, rose-like, mint, toffee apple, polished oak, walnut, raffia, nutty malt. Palate Ripe sweet and chewy. Toffee, cream with light touches of leather. Dried fruits. Has maturity. Finish Tingling oak. Comment A little bigger, but slightly duller than 119. 2.