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
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