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Whisky Review: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Spanish Oak

8 /10

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Type: Japanese
Price: $450,

Whisky Review is a Japanese whisky. Our expert rating is 8/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

extremely rich like mahogany, rich leather with soft port wine. It evolves into a lovely dessert, almost crème Brulé vanilla. Sweet with dark demerara sugar, red grapes, a balanced wine nose. This smells like a fine aged red wine.

Palate

is rich and decadent with subtle acidity, giving way to a buttery and lingering acidity with hints of bitterness. This series represents a curious exploration into the component structure of what makes-up a bottle of Yamazaki. We know how good the sum of its parts is, but how good is each part? With that, we turn to the glass. We review Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Spanish Oak, part of a special Japanese whisky series from Suntory released last year. (image via Suntory) Tasting Notes: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Spanish Oak Vital Stats: The suggested retail price is $450, ABV of 48%. Appearance: extremely dark, treacle, almost coffee colored. Nose: extremely rich like mahogany, rich leather with soft port wine. It evolves into a lovely dessert, almost crème Brulé vanilla. Sweet with d

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash The suggested retail price is $450, ABV of 48%. extremely dark, treacle, almost coffee colored

Expert Review

8/10

Whisky Review: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Spanish Oak delivers real quality and genuine character. A whiskey that rewards attention and justifies its place on the shelf.

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