The Yamazaki
7.3

The Yamazaki

Aged 12 Years

ABV 43%

The palate does not keep what the nose promises. Disappointing. Sweetness does not make up for flavour.

Martine Nouet

Specification

The Yamazaki

Brand

The Yamazaki

Bottler

Aged 12 Years

Expression

Single Malt

Type

12

Age (Years)

2007

Year of Bottling

43%

ABV

Japan

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Prickly at first but soon softening on fruity notes. Apples and pineapple in caramel. Creamy. Rhubarb flan. Blancmange.

Palate: Very sweet. A bit too soft. Then oak has its grip. But the appetising fruity basket of the nose is hidden in the oak cupboard!

Finish: Sweet with a bitter grip spicy aftertaste.

Comment: The palate does not keep what the nose promises. Disappointing. Sweetness does not make up for flavour.

Score: 7.3

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Broad and quite sweet, reminiscent of roasting sweetcorn. Vanilla, spice, dried citrus peels, tomato leaf. On top, there's light freesia blossom. Cigar box.

Palate: Quite long and deepens in the middle into peach and a little sultana.

Finish: Ginger biscuits.

Comment: Yamazaki needs time and 12 years ain't enough.

Score: 7.3

7.3
Overall Score

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