The Cask of Yamazaki

1980, Japanese White Oak Cask

The Yamazaki

ABV: 58%

Age: No age statement Years Old

Style: Single Malt

Country: Japan

Region: N/A

Overall
Score

7.8

Tasting Notes

Nose

Medium-weight, quite oaky '

Palate

Soft. Clean, fresh maltiness. Grips from mid-palate, building up charred notes. Clean, spicy.

Finish

Clean. Soft.

Comment

Aged in a Japanese-made, second-fill, US white oak cask, so no bourbon ageing involved. A worthwhile experiment typical of this enterprising distillery.

Taster Score

7.5

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