Whisky #533: Mars Maltage Cosmo Blended Malt Japanese Whisky
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Mars Maltage Cosmo Blended Malt Japanese Whisky. Kuyshu Island, Japan. Tasted at Chin Chin (Melbourne), $26.
Colour: Red neon glow.
Nose: Burnt caramel, floral, melting butter & honey. My trusty whisky tasting sidekick AB also got some butterscotch, albeit not as sweet.
Palate: Zesty lemon, black pepper, caramel, woody ice-cream sticks.
Finish: A drying, sharp finish at the front of the palate. Spicy pepper and oak notes in the fade.
Comments: A bit of a split personality this one; the nose is all sweet and buttery, but then the palate and finish are quite sharp and citrusy. A pleasant drop to get the palate warmed up for the long night ahead!