Hakushu 1995 The Owner's Cask
| Category | JAPANESE |
| Distillery | Hakushu |
| Bottler | Distillery Bottling |
| Bottling Series | - |
| Vintage | 1995 |
| Bottled Year | 2005 |
| Age | - |
| Cask Type | Hogshead |
| Cask Number | - |
| Bottles Released | - |
| ABV | 60.0% |
| Volume | 700 ml |
| Label | - |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Hakushu |
Flavor Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour
gold
air Nose
frankly, I think this is a little too plankish. I’m not against oak, not at all, but in this case there’s simply too much vanilla and cinnamon in my opinion, as well as too much tea and apple peelings. Now, 60% vol. is a lot so some my feelings may have to change soon… With water: not really, despite a very pleasant honeyness that rises up, as well as a few fruits. Let’s say it’s nice, but it’s a little too simple
restaurant Palate
it’s good, it’s very good, and it’s relatively simple yet again. Textbook modern ‘bourbonised’ malt whisky, with exactly the right amounts of vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and maple syrup. A bit too technical for this taster but I won’t deny it’s kind of ‘perfect’. With water: ditto. Nice greenness (mint, chives) from the wood
timer Finish
medium long, clean, a tad earthier as often with these whiskies. The expected spiciness in the aftertaste as well as a certain sucrosity