Yamazaki 18-year-old Single Malt Japanese Whisky
| Category | JAPANESE |
| Distillery | Yamazaki |
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | - |
| Bottled Year | - |
| Age | 18년 |
| Cask Type | Sherry, Bourbon, Mizunara Casks |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 43.0% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Yamazaki |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
bright amber
air Nose
indeed, I like it rather better. Nutshell, less oak tannins, more bright fruits, both fresh and dried. There’s also more marzipan, coconut balls, then prickly pears, blood oranges, and just a nice box of Jaffa cakes. It’s got a Macallany side, but we’re talking older Macallan, like the old 30 blue label (and box). See what I mean?
restaurant Palate
it is a little oaky too, to be honest, but it’s still brighter than the 25, fresher, and simply nicer, in my book. Oranges, touches of tonic wine, caraway and cinnamon, a drop of Dutch genever (I owe you a very large genever session), and nice notes of mint-flavoured liquorice. Does not feel weakfish despite the strength, while the 25 used to
timer Finish
medium, rather on bitter oranges, quinine, and a wee bit of speculoos. Only the aftertaste is a little drying this time