Yoichi 1985, Cask No. 250216

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

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Sweet maltiness tangled up in oak. Cedary, creamy. Almond toffee, touch of sour apple. A distant smoky hint. With water, more fruitiness. Palate Vibrant prickling, with a big burst of smoke and spices. Apricot and almond flan. Hot paprika. Finish Warm, dry and spicy. Oak shows up. Comment A sharp character, full of life. Needs water to tame the alcohol. For an outdoor invigorating crisp morning walk.

Dave Broom Nose Reed bed/wicker chair. Dry and crisp, slightly nutty with plenty of toasty pine-like oakiness. Water brings out smoke and some fragrance. Palate A momentary pause and then a huge blast of smoke, this time bonfire-like; drying crab shell, lightly perfumed. Another which starts hard (think of Port Ellen). Intense and quite dry. Finish Sweet. Medium length. Comment Slightly diminished by quality of its colleagues.