Yamazaki 1993 The Cask of Yamazaki
| Category | JAPANESE |
| Distillery | Yamazaki |
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Bottling Series | The Cask of Yamazaki |
| Vintage | 1993 |
| Bottled Year | 2003 |
| Age | - |
| Cask Type | Bourbon Hogshead White Oak |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 58.0% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Yamazaki |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
coffee
air Nose
it’s a fruitier version after the 1994, but that may be the ‘easier’ strength. There’s also something Glendronachy, in a way. Coffee, earth, menthol, black raisins… With water: a calmer version of the 1994, better polished thanks to the extra-seven years of ageing, with rather more marmalade and various plums, all very ripe. Or the jams made thereof
restaurant Palate
there is not, this time, a heavy gingery side, but nutmeg can be felt, as well as cinnamon. In other words, screams first fill. Other than that, there’s a lot of ganache, or eau-de-vie-filled chocolate. Raspberry, kirsch… And pipe tobacco, heavy Balkan style. With water: a little greener and leafier this time. Orange zests, pepper, strong liquorice
timer Finish
very long, with excellent balance between the greeny spices (forgot to mention cardamom) and the fruits, whether fresh or dried. Funny aftertaste, with some strawberries now coming to the party