Yamazaki 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 56 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Floral and nutty. Freesia. Fresh crushed almonds. Beewax. Touch of damp earth. Pear drop. Ripe banana. Palate Velvety, coating. Pleasant fruity profile. William pears. Mashed banana with a touch of demerara sugar. Sweet liquorice. Finish Medium length. Clean, fruity. Comment An open and conversational whisky. Does not boast complexity but has a vibrant fruity aromatic profile. Tastes stronger than 43%.

Dave Broom Nose Citric, with touches of flowers (freesia, lilac, apple blossom) and light esters: pineapple. Some softer fruits as well. Very clean. Palate Better than the nose with real mid palate sweetness. Very spicy: nutmeg, long pepper, alongside some light lemon sherbert. In time it gets slightly richer: coconut and brown sugar. Finish Medium length. Soft fruits. Comment A session whisky which is better on the palate than the nose.