Yamazaki 18 Year

Absolutely fantastic single malt. Very mellow and smooth without the usual bite of a single malt.

Whisky making as an art - that's the essence of whisky-dō, or 'the way of whisky'. No other Japanese single malt reflects this philosophy better than Yamazaki 18. An endless potpourri of flavors overwhelms the nose: luscious, heavy sherry notes, pipe tobacco and sour plums; polished wood, leather and raspberries. The palate offers exotic wood spices, dark chocolate, dried fruits and hints of eucalyptus. Roasted coffee, mild orange zest and a touch of Mizunara oak mark the prolonged finish. An outstanding malt that has become shockingly expensive. RATING: 4.5/5.0 stars ≙ 92 pts → SUPERB

Whiskey Extravaganza #5 This is fantastic! I don’t have full details on how this whiskey is made and there are some things (like the 43% abv) that chap my ass. Even just bumping it to 46% would make a difference. But still there is some magic going on with the cask work here. Sherry + Mizunara + American oak = deliciousness for all!

Caramel Spice Smooth and silky Dry finish