Yamazaki Sherry Cask 2013

While not quite worth of Jim Murray’s ranking of best whisky of the year (and this may not even be suntory’s best 2013 sherry cask release), still a great quissential example of sherry cask magic in Japan. Nose: Raisins, Sakura, Cranberries, Blackberries, Espresso, Gingerbread, Orange Peels, Sandalwood, Plums, Grapefruit, Papaya Palate: Dark Chocolate, Raisins, Prunes, Dates, Cloves, Morello Cherries, Strawberries, Blood Oranges, Christmas Cakes, Ginger, Cardamom, Stewed Apples, Figs, Kiwi Finish: Figs, Mocha, Burnt Orange Peels, Candied Ginger, Mince Pies, Morello Cherries, Strawberries, Blackberries

12yo