Yamazaki 12 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 64 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Prickly at first but soon softening on fruity notes. Apples and pineapple in caramel. Creamy. Rhubarb flan. Blancmange. Palate Very sweet. A bit too soft. Then oak has its grip. But the appetising fruity basket of the nose is hidden in the oak cupboard! Finish Sweet with a bitter grip spicy aftertaste. Comment The palate does not keep the nose promises. Disappointing. Sweetness does not make up for flavour.

Dave Broom Nose Broad and quite sweet, reminiscent of roasting sweetcorn. Vanilla, spice, dried citrus peels, tomato leaf. On top, there’s light freesia blossom. Cigar box. Palate Quite long and deepens in the middle into peach and a little sultana. Finish Ginger biscuits. Comment Yamazaki needs time and 12 years ain’t enough.