Yamazaki Limited Edition 2014

Appearance: Russet Muscat in color, oily-looking as you swirl with slow-moving long legs that hang to the glass. Nose: Sweet dried fruits, with a candied orange peel. Old oak with just a hint of light smoke. Palate: Smooth with a light sherry and port note that is immediately followed by more of that dried fruit and candied orange peel. Crisp for the age statements blended in here. Finish: Mouth-drying saltiness but not in a bad way. Not as lingering as you want it to be. Slightly more oak and distant smoke like when you smell a cabins fireplace in the distance.

Yamazaki never disappoints. Also, how do they still have this gem in Kyoto? Amazing, comes close to the 18. There’s some very old stuff in here. Sweet, oaky but balanced with that typical Yamazaki flavor. 95

smooth, very smooth. peaty whisper. nice long, smooth finish. dangerously could become a porch pounder