Ichiro’s Malt Single Cask - Distillery: Hanyu - Cask No. 5722 - Distilled: 1991 - Bottled: 2011 - Age: 20-year-old - ABV: 58.2 percent
Nose: Creamy and sweet. Tinned apricot syrup, figs,
macaroons, chocolate éclairs, must sticks, a hint of lavender, and Perilla: an Asian
plant of the mint family used in traditional culinary. The addition of water
brings out a pleasant waft of rhubarb and custard, a distant note of wet, uncut
leather.
Taste: A creamy, sweet delight: cold, homemade custard straight from the fridge with a caramelized skin. Diced dried figs, and cookie dough. Water brings out ground almonds, fennel, and cinnamon. This malt had all the trademarks of Hanyu: refined Japanese whisky.
Finish: Moderate, lingering sweet spice with a custard finale.
Comments: Lovely. Sophisticated and certainly stands out.
Reviewed by Clint A
Taste: A creamy, sweet delight: cold, homemade custard straight from the fridge with a caramelized skin. Diced dried figs, and cookie dough. Water brings out ground almonds, fennel, and cinnamon. This malt had all the trademarks of Hanyu: refined Japanese whisky.
Finish: Moderate, lingering sweet spice with a custard finale.
Comments: Lovely. Sophisticated and certainly stands out.
Reviewed by Clint A
Where'd you find this Hanyu at? Sounds tasty!
ReplyDeleteHi Chris (Whiskywall), this treat was purchased online through a Japanese site which deals in not only alcohol but also foods etc. The online site is called Musashiya.
DeleteThis is their homepage:
http://www.musashiya-net.co.jp/products/lists11.php
Japanese whisky:
http://www.musashiya-net.co.jp/products/lists11.php
software translation
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Ichiro's single cask:
http://www.musashiya-net.co.jp/products/details5649.php
Scotch/ world whiskies:
http://www.musashiya-net.co.jp/products/lists1.php
great malt, loved the occasional tire smoke notes, shiso, redskins and rasberry concentrate.
ReplyDeleteinteresting finish, great malt
Redskins are a delight?
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