Hakushu Higashi Distillery
ABV 59.3%
The nose is a delight. To enjoy the palate,you have to be a wood freak.
Martine Nouet
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Brand
120.4 – Tibetan Joss-Sticks and Polynesian Pork, 1990, 18 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
18
Age (Years)
59.3%
ABV
Japan
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Intense sherry. Rich dried fruit. Dates, figs,prunes. The alcohol is slightly prickly. Coffee toffee. Melted oak. Old furniture. Cigar box. Eucalyptus hints.
Palate: Crisp, tangy. As expected,oak is overwhelming. Bitter sweet chocolate. Water takes it on the bitter side.
Finish: Long, liquorice.
Comment: The nose is a delight. To enjoy the palate,you have to be a wood freak.
Score: 7.6
Taster
Nose: There is a Christmas cake note here, but then wafts of incense come through. Humidor and dried tobacco with a hint of oak too. A little minty.
Palate: Massive oak hit followed by some sweetish chocolate and burnt sugar.\rDespite this there is a freshness to it.
Finish: Long and oaked.
Comment: Takes a while to get friendly with but well worth the effort.
Score: 7.8
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