[45.0%・12 Years Old・Bottled Circa. 2010-2013・Official Bottling・General Release]
This particular expression doesn’t surface on our shores that often, and I really dig it. Will be sad to see it go.
Nose:
Very fruity on the nose. Blackcurrants, blueberries and that sugary goodness in ripe Japanese strawberries. The oak comes out with underlying notes of smokiness and earthiness. Traces of peat with a pinch of rock salt.
Palate & Finish:
A chewy body of juicy red apples, caramel and vanilla setting a well balanced tone.
A puff of smoke and a hint of peat set the stage for the finale. Ripe apple nectar, it leaves some subtle ashiness between your teeth.
Thoughts:
A fascinating Yoichi with that unexpectedly chic oomph of peat and smoke.
A.K.A. “Peat’s outing to a berry farm”
☆ [Recommended]
–Nicholas
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