Karuizawa 1980 - Hong Kong

CategoryJAPANESE
DistilleryKaruizawa
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Age35년
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ABV55.1%
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CountryJapan
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Karuizawa 1980 - Hong Kong
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Flavor Profile

Oaky
Sweet
Vanilla
Fruity
Dried Fruit
Spicy
Honey
Creamy
Citrus
Chocolate
Floral
Nutty
Smoky
Herbal
Maritime
Peaty

Tasting Notes

Colour

fuller gold

air Nose

the general profile is almost identical but I have the feeling that it’s the fruity side that’s now a notch louder, just a notch. A little more honey sauce as well, but it may all come from the higher ABV. Let’s try it with water (at approx 48%, very roughly): it’s the earthy side that comes out, but also more leather and even a slight feeling of vinegar. Well, the owners did a much better job at reducing this baby…

restaurant Palate

guess what, I think I liked the 46 or 48% versions better. I feel the higher strength makes it a little rough and a tad too eau-de-vie-ish. Water may help… With water: success this time, we’ve achieved to replicate the ‘48%’! Maybe there’s a little more mint, actually…

timer Finish

same as above, more or less

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