The Yamazaki
7.8

The Yamazaki

1979, Oak Cask

ABV 58%

Scores points for its robust distinctiveness.

Michael Jackson

Specification

The Yamazaki

Brand

1979, Oak Cask

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

58%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Very aromatic. Cypress. Beeswax.

Palate: Leafy, bittersweet, kumquats. Very distinctive.

Finish: Fruity, zesty.

Comment: Scores points for its robust distinctiveness.

Score: 8.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Resinous, bay leaf, perfumed and slightly nutty.

Palate: Clean and quite sweet mixing a good, fairly weighty spirit with a mixed bag of nuts and spices. All pretty dry.

Finish: Quite lifted.

Comment: The wood is a bit too much, but good base spirit.

Score: 7.3

7.8
Overall Score

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