Karuizawa 'Spirit of Asama'
(55%, Number One Drinks for TWE / Speciality Drinks, NAS, 70cl, 2012*)
Average Score:
89
| Bottle Profile |
| Type | Japanese Whiskies |
| Bottler | Number One Drinks |
| Bottled For | TWE / Speciality Drinks |
| Brand Name | Karuizawa |
| Bottling Name | Spirit of Asama |
| Alcohol By Volume | 55% |
| Size | 70cl |
| Issued | 2012* |
| Average Score | 89 |
| Maniac Ratings |
| Keith Wood | 89 |
| Tasting Notes |
| Keith Wood | The colour here is light amber. The nose offers a selection of dried herbs with just the faintest suggestion of a very aromatic Alpine cheese. A warm woodiness develops which is reminiscent of bonfire embers. The palate has a very smooth and creamy mouth-feel, a suggestion of crème caramel? A dark fruitiness akin to figs, prunes, dates and cherries - almost but not quite. Freshly ground coffee beans? Again almost, but not quite. The finish is long and slightly dry, again with almost coffee beans. My overall impression is that the few extra abv really do help here as it has the ooomph that the 48% version lacks. A couple more points on my scale too ..... 89 to be exact. |
