ABV 58%
Scores points for its robust distinctiveness.
Michael Jackson
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
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
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
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