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

Brand Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Expression Yamazaki 1980, White Oak Cask, 119.1
Type Japanese Whisky / Single Malt
Vintage 1980
Abv 50.90%
Produced at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (Scotland)
Region Japan
Availability SMWS members from Autumn/ Winter 2003
Guide Price £41-£70 (US$66-US$113)
Website http://www.smws.com

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.

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