Ichiro's Malt
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Ichiro's Malt

Two of Clubs

ABV 57%

The nose is more appealing than the palate. Water tames it.

Martine Nouet

Specification

Ichiro's Malt

Brand

Ichiro's Malt

Bottler

Two of Clubs

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

2007

Year of Bottling

57%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Estery. Exotic. Ripe bananas, coconut milk. Another raw bread dough profile with a strong yeasty note.

Palate: Quite assertive. The alcohol bite gives a fizzy feel on the tongue. Some fruit then a cardboardy note. A phenolic hint in the back.

Finish: Dry, tangy with a nutty aftertaste.

Comment: The nose is more appealing than the palate. Water tames it.

Score: 7.5

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Succulent and vibrant. Mint sauce, camphor, dessicated coconut and cocoa powder. In time, quince. Powerful.

Palate: Pure, sweet and tongue coating. Sour cherry, liquorice and candlewax. The note is a little like incense cut with aged tea.

Finish: Ash and then ginger.

Comment: An amazing array of flavours and aromas from one so young.

Score: 8.5

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Overall Score

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