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A legendary name in Japanese whisky that developed significant cult status due to many exceptional releases of its whisky following its closure in 2000. The original distillery was dismantled in 2016, however a new one was built 7 miles away in the town of Karuizawa, commencing production in 2023. A brand of Japanese whisky bottlings from Ichiro Akuto's Venture Whisky. Its first releases were the ...
Based on 3 published Maltiply reviews.
The dark chocolate and dried figs make for a rich start, while ginger spice gives the palate a useful contrast. The long, warming finish sounds appealing, though this is a bold, weighty style rather than a restrained one.
PocketSoda22 SeptThe contrast between dark chocolate and roasted coffee on the nose, then black treacle and ginger spice on the palate, gives this a nicely layered feel. The finish is the real draw: described as remarkably long and warming, with umami, dark fruits and a hint of wood smoke lingering together. That’s a satisfying close, not just a quick fade. A rich, characterful direction that makes a strong case for lingering over the details.
weekendrambler26 AugA hint of wood smoke with dark fruits is a thoughtful, measured touch.
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