Hakushu 1995 The Owner's Cask

CategoryJAPANESE
DistilleryHakushu
BottlerDistillery Bottling
Bottling Series-
Vintage1995
Bottled Year2005
Age-
Cask TypeHogshead
Cask Number-
Bottles Released-
ABV60.0%
Volume700 ml
Label-
CountryJapan
RegionHakushu
Hakushu 1995  The Owner's Cask
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Flavor Profile

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

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

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