Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old
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Review by @RobertH
- Nose24
- Taste22
- Finish23
- Balance22
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- Brand: Suntory Yamazaki
- Type: Japanese
- ABV: 43%
This was a stretch for me as I have some preconceived notions about Whisky not made in Scotland. Show's me what for, doing my own thinking. This was one of the richest experiences I've had with a whisky. I was a little put off by the screw cap and tinted glass bottle, it made me think they were pushing the "wanna be" factor a bit too hard, but one dram turned me around. So much so that I turned right around and bought another bottle.
This follows on the richness of the Sonnalta PX with similar sherry notes and dark fruit, like ripe figs or dates. Mild pepper on the palate gave way to the honey and finished with sea salt and sweet spices.
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Its a great review, and if there was a whisky that would open your eyes to the wonders of Japanese malts, the Yamazaki expressions are the ones to do it. I'm a big fan of Yamazaki anyway!