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Karuizawa, Cask 7975, Cocktail series 28 Year Old

RRP £5,500

A single sherry butt distilled in 1984 and bottled in 2012 specially for La Maison du Whisky

Nose: Cherry, strawberry, orange, liquorice and distinctive rancio menthol notes. Rich, surprisngly fresh, very welcoming
Palate: An intense and mouth coating whisky but with water is nicely bal-anced mix of sweet red fruits and a darker, moodier mix of dark chocolate, coffee, and pantry herbs and spices. A chewy maltiness and some oaky tannins round it off.
Finish: More well behaved than some Karuizawas – long but with hints of baked apple, dates, pecans and incense smoke. Elegant.

Spirit Details

Master Category

Whisky - Japan

Sub-Category

Single Malt, Cask Strength

Country

Japan

Alcohol

59.3%

Bottle Size

70cl

Tasting Information

Name of Tasting

Japanese dream

Type of Tasting

Tasting feature

Blind

No

Tasted by

Dominic Roskrow

UK Stockist

The Whisky Exchange

https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com

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