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Whisky #131 – Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve Japanese Whisky

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IMG_2945Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve Japanese Whisky. Yamazaki, Kyoto, Japan. ABV: 43.00%. Tasted at Helvetica, $0 – courtesy of Hutch.

Colour: Gold. Fake gold (because it was on the house).

Nose: Strong hay notes, hint of rose water.

Palate: Much smoother than I was expecting for a Japanese malt, especially a Yamazaki. It doesn’t have the flavour punch or the burst of heat when it enters your mouth like the Yamazaki 12 year old.

Finish: Short-medium finish, not much residual heat so the flavours can shine. Sweet in the fade.

Comments: Tastes more like a blend given its smoothness and subtle flavours, but is it?  Technically it is a single malt, having all come from the one distillery. But it’s a blend of Yamazaki malts that have been maturing in different casks (red wine, sherry & Japanese oak barrels) for varying time periods. An interesting drop.

Whisky #3: Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old

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IMG_2623Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt.  Yamazaki, Kyoto, Japan.  ABV: 43.00%.  Tasted at Helvetica, $17.

Colour: Light golden / straw colour.

Nose: Sweet honey & maybe some floral notes?

Palate: Soft, smooth and kind of coats the mouth with a gentle film. Kinda like the after effect of smashing a jelly shot – you know you’ve imbibed alcohol but it doesn’t have that strong alcohol sensation.

Finish: not much burn, flavours don’t tend to linger long or create any lasting impression to have some more.

Comments: Decent flavours, but a little underwhelming, almost a bit watery.  Still very drinkable though. Need to shift my next whisky tastings away from the sweet ones to get some more variety!