Kamiki 

混合麦芽威士忌

酒精度 48.0％

评论：很棒的东西，具有很好的平衡性和集成性。

总体得分

9.4

 火星信州酿酒厂  火星信州酿酒厂 

单桶小岳27年

酒精度 58.0％

评论：令人印象深刻的东西，用来使品尝人群沉默的东西。尽管有ABV，也不需要太多水。请只发送一个案例。

总体得分

9.1

 余一  Yoichi 

10年，单桶

酒精度 59.9％

评论：美妙的威士忌，圆润的，有很多的东西。

总体得分

9.1

 余一  余市 

15Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：比10Year Old的奶更乳脂，但可以缓解泥煤味。在这两者之间，我更喜欢十个人。

总体得分

8.9

 尼卡  妮卡· 

科菲·麦芽

酒精度 45.0％

评论：令人愉悦的气味使人们可以在约会时穿这些东西。

总体得分

8.9

 德坎塔  Ki系列的Dekanta 

Kigai

酒精度 60.0％

评论：充满风味，点点滴滴。光荣的东西。

总体得分

8.8

 尼卡  妮卡 

从桶

酒精度 51.0％

评论：令人愉悦的娱乐性–个性化，但所有人都可以使用。

总体得分

8.8

  苏格兰威士忌威士忌协会 

山崎 

119.2 –歌剧之夜，1979年，24Year Old，日本橡木桶

酒精度 57.4％

评论：早餐麦芽？华丽的复杂感，加上日本橡木，增添了额外的独特感。

总体得分

8.8

 余一  洋一1988，20 

Year Old

酒精度 55.0％

评论：奇妙的威士忌世界的另一个受欢迎的补充。

总体得分

8.8

 日比木  Hibiki 

17Year Old，未冷滤

酒精度 50.5％

评论： Virile。丰富的风味。如果要爬藤山，我会随身带一个烧瓶。

总体得分

8.7

  苏格兰威士忌威士忌协会 

山崎 

119.3 –软糖和当归，1993年，享年10年

酒精度 56.2％

评论：这种通常非常细腻的麦芽中含有大量的泥煤。

总体得分

8.7

 余一  余市 

10Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：在我的书中，来自世界排名前六的酿酒厂之一的威士忌。我的日常工作之一。

总体得分

8.7

 余一  洋一 

1986，22Year Old，严重ated

酒精度 59.0％

评论：来自Yoichi的另一个腰带。好东西。

总体得分

8.7

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

卡片小丑

酒精度 57.7％

评论：全面的豌豆野兽。足够的个性和足够的力量赋予它一定的分量。

总体得分

8.6

 北斗  北斗 

十二Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：优雅的威士忌。飞行过程中最宽最柔和，但有其自身的微妙复杂性。

总体得分

8.5

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

1971年，酒桶编号6878

酒精度 64.1％

评论：当然是鼻子清洁剂。水必须驯服其生机勃勃的特性并欣赏其丰富性

总体得分

8.5

 山崎  山崎 

1980年，复古麦芽

酒精度 56.0％

评论：雪利酒的温暖表情。如果不是火热的话，会非常感性。丰富而深刻。

总体得分

8.5

 白州  白州 

12年纯麦芽

酒精度 43.0％

评论：结构精美，开胃的威士忌。令人着迷。

总体得分

8.5

 苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会  苏格兰威士忌威士忌会 

洋一 

116.12 – 21Year Old

酒精度 54.2％

注释：孤岛字符。清洁且结构合理。我喜欢咸的感觉，它\嘴唇嘴唇。在野性的一面散步...

总体得分

8.5

 日比木  Hibiki 

17Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：优雅而令人满意的dram。受过良好教育的，肯定是优质木桶。

总体得分

8.4

 日比木  Hibiki 

17Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：出色的威士忌，精心组合而成。

总体得分

8.4

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的黑桃麦芽 

王，21Year Old

酒精度 57.0％

评论：最好的整洁。具有代表日本威士忌的经典“开放”字符。

总体得分

8.4

 尼卡  Nikka 

Yoichi 1991，木桶编号129504

酒精度 64.0％

评论：一个真正的开瓶器，略微靠近墙壁，但是非常讨人喜欢。

总体得分

8.4

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽酒 

1988年，钻石之王

酒精度 56.0％

评论：这具有经典的日本技巧（和出色的粘度测定法）。优质威士忌与平衡有关，在钻石中，而不是黑桃中。

总体得分

8.4

 仙台  仙台 

12Year Old

酒精度 45.0％

评论：大大改善了麦芽。

总体得分

8.4

 山崎  山崎 

Mizunara

酒精度 48.0％

评论：这里的香气和风味之间达到了很好的平衡，并带有一些不寻常的芳香味。

总体得分

8.4

 日比木  希比基 

日本和声

酒精度 43.0％

评论：各种香气和风味特征交织在一起，就像典型的日本威士忌一样。

总体得分

8.4

 山崎  山崎 

波本酒桶

酒精度 48.0％

评论：一种认真的威士忌，需要您的关注。

总体得分

8.4

 m木  松木桶装海味 

威士忌

酒精度 46.0％

评论：很棒的东西，比如夏天走进一家谷物商店。极好。

总体得分

8.3

 日比木  希比奇 

21Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

注释：与没有年龄限制的版本相比，其更干，更干，更少酯基和更多橡木味。我同样都喜欢自己，每个人都喜欢。

总体得分

8.3

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

王牌，22Year Old

酒精度 56.0％

评论：水会稍微切开边缘，但不会使酸味变淡。

总体得分

8.3

  山崎 

八十周年装瓶

酒精度 43.0％

评论：可爱，优雅，精致的麦芽山崎。

总体得分

8.3

  白州 

30周年纪念装瓶

酒精度 43.0％

评论：精美的威士忌。没有侵略性，但很有权威感。

总体得分

8.3

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

浅间烈酒

酒精度 48.0％

评论：具有复杂性和良好结构的强大角色。橡木非常精美，但风格优雅。

总体得分

8.3

 尼卡  Nikka 

34Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一种古老的威士忌，已经存在了很多年。非常好。

总体得分

8.3

 Nikka单桶  Nikka Single Cask 

1990年，18Year Old

酒精度 57.0％

评论：对口感有很好的融合作用。

总体得分

8.2

 Nikka单桶  尼卡（Nikka）单酒桶 

科菲谷物，1992年，16Year Old

酒精度 57.0％

评论：非常优质的谷物。

总体得分

8.2

 山崎  山崎 

雪利酒桶

酒精度 48.0％

评论：有点雪利酒炸弹，有明显的甜味。

总体得分

8.2

 余一  Yoichi 

1987, Single Malt

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A bit too broad shouldered. Does not seem to mellow with water. Some nice sides though.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 余一  Yoichi 

No Age Statement

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Not Yoichi at its most full-blooded and a little gawky but worth a look.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 妮卡·基·麦芽  Nikka Key Malt 

Yoichi, Aged 12 Years, Woody & Vanillic

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Flawless, sweet, dry, deep, light, smoke, flowers, cream, toasty oak. Elegant.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 妮卡·基·麦芽  Nikka Key Malt 

Yoichi, Aged 12 Years, Peaty & Salty

ABV 55.0%

Comments: An interesting combination of fruit and peat. They don't mingle, they keep playing hide and seek. More complexity than it appears. Water makes it caressing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 一郎的麦芽  Ichiro's Malt 

1988, Vintage Single Malt

ABV 56.0%

Comments: A pungent character. Warm phenolic and uncompromising but hiding a pleasant cereal sweetness. The alcoholic strength is somewhat burning though. Water helps but does not cut all the sharp edges.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Hakushu 

120.1 – Iced caramels and madeira cake, 1981, Aged 21 Years

ABV 60.7%

Comments: A lot of oak on the nose, but has good balance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  苏格兰威士忌酒协会 

山崎 

119.5 –浸入焦糖的新鲜李子，1991年，享年11Year Old

酒精度 62.2％

注释：保存所有操作以完成操作。很开胃。

总体得分

8.2

  苏格兰威士忌威士忌协会 

山崎 

119.1 –李子和薄荷柚木油，1980年，22Year Old，白橡木桶

酒精度 50.9％

注释：比119大一点，但稍微有些沉闷。2。

总体得分

8.2

  白州1988波本威士忌酒 

桶

酒精度 61.0％

评论：瘦弱，偏瘦和烟熏味。不受白木影响的白州麦芽感清澈。

总体得分

8.2

 尼卡  日光 

鹤

酒精度 43.0％

评论：温柔且结构精美。

总体得分

8.2

 山崎  山崎 

18Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：出人意料的是，水调低了橡木味，散发出更多的麦芽甜味。很放纵的德拉姆。

总体得分

8.2

 苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会  苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会 

Yoichi 

116.4 – 13Year Old

酒精度 64.9％

评论：很多。一切都交织在一起。

总体得分

8.2

 苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会  苏格兰威士忌威士忌协会 

Yoichi 

116.1 – 16Year Old

酒精度 56.6％

评论：甜美的酒桶和坚定的烈酒或多或少和谐相处。

总体得分

8.2

 宫城峡  宫城桥1986，22 

Year Old，单桶

酒精度 63.0％

评论：需要受到尊重，但非常令人满意。

总体得分

8.2

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

钻石王牌1986 22Year Old

酒精度 56.4％

评论：强烈并且包装了相当大的拳头。

总体得分

8.1

 竹鹤  竹鹤 

17Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：饱经风霜的橡树的图像。成熟，但心地善良。

总体得分

8.1

 尼卡  Nikka 

Single Cask，科菲谷物，1995年，13Year Old

酒精度 64.0％

评论：柔滑。

总体得分

8.1

 银杏  银杏 

日本混合麦芽

酒精度 46.0％

评论：淡淡的，但新鲜而香。日本初学者从这里开始。

总体得分

8.1

 鹤  Tsuru 

享年17Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：表面处理将其拉下来。除此之外，非常平易近人且可饮用。

总体得分

8.1

 麒麟  麒麟 

富士山麓，18Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：对于那些喜欢苹果酒而不是酸而不是甜的人！威士忌冷却器的有趣组合。令人耳目一新的开胃酒。

总体得分

8.1

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

1988年，享年17Year Old

酒精度 59.3％

评论：雪利酒掩盖了酿酒厂的性格。如果您是忠实拥护者，那就很好。加水令人恶心的甜味值得怀疑。

总体得分

8.1

 山崎  The Yamazaki 

Aged 18 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Strikes an excellent balance between those spicy high tones and a sweet but nutty palate. A little slick.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 尼卡  Nikka 

Coffey Grain

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Once the funny off note has gone, we have a pleasant whisky, not over sweet. Refreshing spicy profile.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 尼卡  Nikka 

Super

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A very, very fine blend that which makes no apology for the peaty complexity of Yoichi malt. Classy stuff.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 一郎的麦芽  Ichiro's Malt 

Two of Clubs

ABV 57.0%

Comments: The nose is more appealing than the palate. Water tames it.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

  Hakushu 

1984 White Oak Cask

ABV 61.0%

Comments: Its edgy assertiveness might bother aesthetes but I warm to a whisky that knows its own mind.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 山崎  The Yamazaki 

Puncheon

ABV 48.0%

Comments: A decent well put together whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 尼卡  Nikka 

Coffey Grain, 1995, 14 Years Old

ABV 60.0%

Comments: A grainy profile enriched by fruity flavours. I'd happily try it chilled.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 宫城峡  Miyagikyo 

1990, 19 Years Old

ABV 61.0%

Comments: Funny enough,that strong dram is better neat. But give it time.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 余一  Yoichi 

1991, 18 Years Old

ABV 58.0%

Comments: A warm but rich character. Water tames it a little. Some like it hot !

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 山崎的酒桶  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1993, Heavily Peated Malt

ABV 62.0%

Comments: A wonderful exercise in smoke,but with great depth.

OVERALL SCORE

8.0

 宫城  Miyagikyou 

10 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Very fruity and delightful.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 山崎  The Yamazaki 

Bourbon Cask, 1993

ABV 59.0%

评论：有很多事情发生。活泼。令人愉快。

总体得分

7.9

 日比木  希比奇 

21Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：对我来说有点胖。

总体得分

7.9

 山崎  山崎 

十二Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一种威士忌，口感比鼻子好。

总体得分

7.9

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

17Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：一流的平衡感和丰富性。甜美的香气，令人愉悦和美味。

总体得分

7.9

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

17Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：宜人的“甜点威士忌”，但缺乏复杂性。

总体得分

7.9

 白州  白州 

18Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一个色彩丰富的人物，活泼，在鼻子和上颚上跳舞。

总体得分

7.9

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

三钻

酒精度 56.0％

评论：缺乏平衡。酒精很猛。水可将其压倒，但由于它会增加苦味，因此必须严格控制剂量。有一些性格但很敏锐

总体得分

7.9

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

1985，黑桃王牌

酒精度 55.0％

评论：如果您喜欢威士忌，那么这是给您的。

总体得分

7.9

 麒麟  麒麟 

18Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：日本威士忌经常令人惊讶，也很少令人失望。这个笨拙，开箱即用的例子也不例外。

总体得分

7.9

 永无止境  Evermore 

2004 Blend, 21 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: An old whisky and of interest, but beginning to fade.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 宫城京日佳  Nikka Miyagikyo 

10 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Just beginning to pick up complexity. Try this distillery at 12 or 15! World class.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 山崎的酒桶  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1993, Bourbon Cask

ABV 59.0%

Comments: A fascinating package with unlikely flavour combinations. Barmen will love this.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  Hakushu 

1982 Sherry Cask

ABV 61.0%

Comments: A fine example of European oak in action.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 日比木  Hibiki 

21 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Just a little too fat for me,though a little unfair to slip two blends among all of these malts!

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 山崎的酒桶  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1981, Sherry Cask

ABV 61.0%

Comments: An elegant, beautifully balanced whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

  The Yamazaki 

1991, Bourbon Cask

ABV 60.0%

Comments: An interesting interplay of flavours. Comes to rather an abrupt halt.

OVERALL SCORE

7.9

 一郎的麦芽  Ichiro's Malt 

Five of Spades 2000 9 Years Old

ABV 60.5%

评论：一个被很好驯服的匕首，因为它的力量。不会释放大量 raromas，但会保持良好的平衡。

总体得分

7.8

  1979山崎 

橡木桶

酒精度 58.0％

评论：因其强大的独特性而获得满分。

总体得分

7.8

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽八心酒 

1991

酒精度 56.8％

评论：鼻子像味觉一样充满活力，充满活力。很奇怪。

总体得分

7.8

 尼卡  妮卡 

纯麦芽白

酒精度 43.0％

评论：有趣而动态。

总体得分

7.8

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

1988年，木桶号3397

酒精度 59.8％

评论：在能够同时深入的过程中能够真正发挥作用的悖论性和非常日本化的事情。

总体得分

7.8

 尼卡  1985年Nikka 

Yoichi，木桶编号250216

酒精度 58.0％

评论：敏锐的性格，充满生命。需要水来驯服酒精。进行户外令人振奋的清晨散步。

总体得分

7.8

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

1990年，红心皇后

酒精度 54.0％

评论：平衡而清新的dram。将其与生鱼和醋中的生姜一起尝试。

总体得分

7.8

 富士御殿场  富士御殿场 

15Year Old，单谷物

酒精度 43.0％

评论：美味的威士忌。

总体得分

7.8

 日比木  日比 

三得利

酒精度 43.0％

评论：简单到令人愉悦，谷物就可以在这里发挥作用。诱人的会议威士忌。

总体得分

7.8

  洋一 

1986，单桶

酒精度 61.3％

评论：此航班最干燥，最瘦，但有些复杂。

总体得分

7.8

 

 

宫城峡仙台单木桶 

，1990年

酒精度 60.6％

评论：甜木，酥脆的麦芽和烤坚果的迷人结合。

总体得分

7.8

 山崎  山崎 

十二Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：日本的先锋麦芽，三得利值得赞扬。在它的早期，它是圆润而精致的，好像对冒犯任何人都保持警惕。现在，它变得更加强烈，自信和优雅。

总体得分

7.8

 白州  白州 

12Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：完美平衡的dram。水果和香料轻轻混合。

总体得分

7.8

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

1984 CASK＃4021

酒精度 64.5％

评论：有趣的芳香特征，但酒精强度使其太苛刻。水不能安抚它，这使我很难真正欣赏。

总体得分

7.8

 白州  白州 

18Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：另一只较轻的只在嘴中部移动。

总体得分

7.8

 尼卡  Nikka Black，八Year Old 

酒精度 40.0％

评论：均衡喝酒。

总体得分

7.8

 尼卡  尼卡· 

全麦芽酒1989

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一个有趣的想法，它为Nikka带来了一种甜得多的威士忌。

总体得分

7.8

 山崎的酒桶  1980年山崎的酒桶 

，日本白橡木酒桶

酒精度 58.0％

点评：在日本制造的第二批美国白橡木酒桶中陈酿，因此不涉及波本威士忌的陈酿。这家富有进取烈酒的酿酒厂的一项有价值的实验。

总体得分

7.8

 山崎  1982年的Yamazaki 

，雪莉·伍德（Sherry Wood）

酒精度 45.0％

评论：任何威士忌爱好者都会很高兴有机会品尝它，即使它是木质的。

总体得分

7.8

  洋一 

1990，单桶

酒精度 61.5％

评论：大威士忌，我记得其中有些烟熏味。

总体得分

7.8

 宫城峡  宫城京 

没有年龄

酒精度 43.0％

评论：并非最佳。

总体得分

7.7

 苏格兰麦芽威士忌协会  苏格兰威士忌威士忌协会 

白书 120.4 –藏香，波斯

和波利尼西亚的猪肉，1990年，18Year Old

酒精度 59.3％

评论：鼻子令人愉悦。要享受口感，您必须是个木匠。

总体得分

7.7

 山崎  山崎 

十二Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：令人印象深刻的鼻子和出色的身体被不整洁的妆容略微撤消。

总体得分

7.7

 山崎的酒桶  1990年山崎的酒桶 

，雪利酒对接

酒精度 61.0％

评论：如何使用雪利酒桶的经典示例。

总体得分

7.7

 山崎  山崎 

十Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：有关潜力的更多信息。对我来说，这还太年轻，需要时间在一起。

总体得分

7.7

 富士山六  富士山禄 

18Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：非常干净和精确。迷人。

总体得分

7.7

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

陈年20年

酒精度 46.0％

评论：鼻子比上颚更诱人。水减少了缝隙，带来柔软的质地。

总体得分

7.7

 尼卡  Nikka 

Miyagikyo，1987，木桶号89714

酒精度 61.0％

评论：雪利酒统治的另一个例子。余额在哪里？

总体得分

7.7

 富士御殿场  富士御殿场 

18Year Old，单谷物

酒精度 43.0％

评论：全部为橡木。好橡木，但橡木还是。

总体得分

7.7

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

大师混合配方，陈酿十年

酒精度 40.0％

评论：很棒的会议威士忌。

总体得分

7.7

 轻井泽  轻井泽（Karuizawa） 

享年15Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

点评：具有成熟和大众化的魅力。

总体得分

7.7

 特色饮品  

轻井泽朝间 烈酒特产 

酒精度 55.0％

评论：不幸的是，非常一维的。

总体得分

7.6

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

十俱乐部1990 19Year Old

酒精度 52.4％

评论：鼻子比没有相同优雅和细微差别的味觉更具表现力。但是还是很喝的。

总体得分

7.6

 北斗  北斗 

十二Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：夏日的小酒杯。始终保持果味。

总体得分

7.6

 ian  Mercian 

1987年，享年14年，单桶

酒精度 58.7％

评论：良好的重量，木材开始显现出来。

总体得分

7.6

 尼卡  妮卡 

从桶

酒精度 51.4％

评论：比前三个更抓地力。更多的是感官，而不是味蕾。

总体得分

7.5

 山崎  山崎 

18Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：口味丰富，并且发生了很多事情，但可能更全面。

总体得分

7.5

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

1986年，木桶编号7387

酒精度 60.7％

评论：水无助于推动橡木前进并增强苦味。口感太僵硬

总体得分

7.5

 尼卡  Nikka 

超级Nikka麦芽

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一堆像鹿的威士忌中的咆哮熊。这是一件好事。香气浓郁的音符是我与新 r日本威士忌相关的音符。

总体得分

7.5

 尼卡  妮卡 

纯麦芽红

酒精度 43.0％

评论：优雅而精致的全能选手。

总体得分

7.5

 尼卡  Nikka 

Miyagikyo，1991，木桶编号117705

酒精度 61.0％

评论：充分稀释后，它是一个不错的提神药水。

总体得分

7.5

  洋一 

1989，单桶

酒精度 60.8％

评论：同样，非常果味，但缺乏其他风味。

总体得分

7.5

 山崎的酒桶  1993年山崎的酒桶 

，波本威士忌酒桶

酒精度 58.0％

评论：这个范围的一个很好的补充，也许只是一个年轻。

总体得分

7.5

 轻井泽  轻井泽（Karuizawa） 

享年12Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：不能完全克服那个奇怪的鼻子。

总体得分

7.5

 第一饮料公司  第一饮料公司 

轻井泽 

酒桶＃7290，1972年，37Year Old

酒精度 65.0％

评论：顺滑而丰满，下陷略带苦味。

总体得分

7.5

 尼卡  Nikka 

纯麦芽黑

酒精度 43.0％

评论：强烈而全面。

总体得分

7.4

 白州  白州 

12Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：颤抖而敏感的凌晨灵魂，却是一个迷人的下午同伴。

总体得分

7.4

 白州  白州 

12Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：晚餐后的完美小点心。

总体得分

7.4

  山崎 

1984年，雪莉酒桶

酒精度 63.0％

评论：一杯威士忌，但绝大多数是果味和酒精。

总体得分

7.4

 秩父金马奖  秩父10Year Old的金马奖 

酒精度 43.0％

评论：新鲜，活泼，轻浮，但略带酸和涩味。

总体得分

7.4

 白州  白州 

18Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：口感上的甜度和果味不如鼻子使您期望。余额不存在。水使它更苦。

总体得分

7.3

 山崎  山崎 

十二Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：味觉并没有保持鼻子的希望。令人失望。甜味不能弥补味道。

总体得分

7.3

 尼卡  Nikka 

纯麦芽黑

酒精度 43.0％

评论：一种熟食威士忌，静静地赢得您的尊敬。

总体得分

7.3

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

1993年，享年12Year Old

酒精度 60.1％

评论：凉茶，适合那些喜欢辛辣的人。可爱的鼻子。好平衡。绝对需要水来驯服力量。

总体得分

7.3

 尼卡  Nikka 

Single Coffey Malt，12Year Old

酒精度 55.0％

评论：我简直不敢相信这是威士忌。朗姆酒不错，但是谷物在哪里？

总体得分

7.2

 竹鹤  竹鹤 

21Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

点评：简单，易喝。

总体得分

7.2

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

1992，木桶5978

酒精度 62.8％

评论：一维且相当简单。

总体得分

7.2

 尼卡  Nikka 

Miyagikyo，1987，木桶编号60236

酒精度 61.0％

评论：威士忌如何在厚厚的橡木镶板后面留下自己的特色？没有机会。

总体得分

7.2

 ian  Mercian 

船瓶

酒精度 40.0％

评论：鼻子有前途，但味觉有些破旧。

总体得分

7.2

 ian  1991年玛西安（Mercian 

1991），陈年10年，单桶

酒精度 62.8％

评论：集中而紧张，有点不成熟。

总体得分

7.2

 秩父金马奖  秩父金马奖 

8Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：甜美，轻盈，诱人的年轻烈酒与坚固的木材之间的斗争。

总体得分

7.2

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

能系列，1995，13Year Old，木桶编号5004

酒精度 63.0％

评论：有人吃过稀有牛排吗？

总体得分

7.1

 一郎的麦芽  一郎的麦芽 

秩父千鸟丸

酒精度 53.5％

评论：水使饮用变得更容易。

总体得分

7.0

 轻井泽  轻井泽（Karuizawa） 

享年12Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：令人失望。似乎具有优质威士忌的成分，但丝毫No.

总体得分

6.9

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

1974年，享年31Year Old

酒精度 65.0％

评论：看不到提供这种不平衡的橡木外观的意义。我们想享受的是威士忌，而不是木头注入的威士忌。

总体得分

6.9

 轻井泽  轻井泽 

17Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：只是很奇怪。

总体得分

6.9

 秩父金马奖  秩父金马奖 

12Year Old

酒精度 50.0％

评论：一种快熟的烈酒，需要像鹰一样看待。

总体得分

6.9

 山崎  山崎 

25Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：首先是PX雪利酒吗？好的，如果您喜欢橡木注入。口感紧贴多年。太橡树了，还可以。

总体得分

6.8

 竹鹤  竹鹤 

17Year Old

酒精度 43.0％

评论：新鲜但温和。

总体得分

6.7

 竹鹤  竹鹤 

12Year Old

酒精度 40.0％

评论：印象不多。

总体得分

6.6

 

 

Kamiki 

Blended Malt Whisky

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Fabulous stuff with great balance and integration.

OVERALL SCORE

9.4

 Mars Shinshu Distillery  Mars Shinshu Distillery 

Single Cask Komagatake 27 Years Old

ABV 58.0%

Comments: Seriously impressive stuff, one to silence a tasting crowd with. Does not need much water, if any despite the ABV. Just send a case please.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Yoichi  Yoichi 

10 Years Old, Single Cask

ABV 59.9%

Comments: A terrific whisky, beautifully rounded, with lots of everything.

OVERALL SCORE

9.1

 Yoichi  Yoichi 

15 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Creamier than the 10 Years Old, but that softens the peatiness. Between these two, I preferred the peatier ten.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Nikka  Nikka 

Coffey Malt

ABV 45.0%

Comments: So pleasing to smell that one could wear the stuff on a date.

OVERALL SCORE

8.9

 Dekanta  Dekanta 

Kigai from the Ki Series

ABV 60.0%

Comments: Packed with flavour that hits you bit by bit. Glorious stuff.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Nikka  Nikka 

From the Barrel

ABV 51.0%

Comments: A delight of a dram – characterful, yet accessible to all too.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

The Yamazaki 

119.2 – A night at the opera, 1979, 24 Years Old, Japanese Oak Cask

ABV 57.4%

Comments: A breakfast malt? Splendidly complex, with Japanese oak adding that extra touch of distinctiveness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Yoichi  Yoichi 

1988, 20 Years Old

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Another welcome addition to the wonderful world of whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.8

 Hibiki  Hibiki 

17 Years Old, Non chill filtered

ABV 50.5%

Comments: Virile. Rich display of flavours. If I was to climb up the Fujiyama, I'd take a flask with me.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

The Yamazaki 

119.3 – Soft fudge and angelica, 1993, Aged 10 Years

ABV 56.2%

Comments: A surprising amount of peat in this usually very delicate malt.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Yoichi  Yoichi 

10 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: In my books, whisky from one of the worlds top half dozen distilleries. One of my day-to-day drams.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Yoichi  Yoichi 

1986, 22 Years Old, Heavily Peated

ABV 59.0%

Comments: Another belter from Yoichi. Good stuff.

OVERALL SCORE

8.7

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Card Joker

ABV 57.7%

Comments: A well-rounded peaty beastie. Plenty of personality and enough power to give it some serious weight.

OVERALL SCORE

8.6

 Hokuto  Hokuto 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A fine elegant whisky. The broadest and softest of the flight but with its own subtle complexity.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

1971, Cask No. 6878

ABV 64.1%

Comments: Certainly a nose cleaner. Water is compulsory to tame its vibrant character and appreciate its richness

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

1980, Vintage Malt

ABV 56.0%

Comments: A warm expression of sherry. Quite sensuous if not fiery. Rich and deep.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Hakushu  Hakushu 

12 Years Old Pure Malt

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A beautifully structured, appetising, whisky. Captivating.

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Yoichi 

116.12 – 21 Years Old

ABV 54.2%

Comments: An island character. Clean and well structured. I like the salty feel it leaves on the lips. Take a walk on the wild side...

OVERALL SCORE

8.5

 Hibiki  Hibiki 

17 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: An elegant and satisfying dram. Well educated, in good quality casks for sure.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Hibiki  Hibiki 

17 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: An excellent whisky, well put together.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

King of Spades, 21 Years Old

ABV 57.0%

Comments: Best neat. Has that classic 'open' character that typifies Japanese whiskies.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Nikka  Nikka 

Yoichi 1991, Cask No.129504

ABV 64.0%

Comments: A real head opener which is slightly of the wall, but wonderfully likeable.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

1988, King of Diamonds

ABV 56.0%

Comments: This has classic Japanese finesse (and excellent viscimetry). Great whisky is about balance and this has it...in diamonds, not spades.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Sendai  Sendai 

12 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: A greatly improved malt.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Mizunara

ABV 48.0%

Comments: Nice balance of aromas and flavours here, with some unusual aromatic notes to boot.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Hibiki  Hibiki 

Japanese Harmony

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Diverse aroma and flavour characteristics are intertwined in a manner typical of a fine Japanese whisky.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Bourbon Barrel

ABV 48.0%

Comments: A serious whisky that demands your full attention.

OVERALL SCORE

8.4

 Umiki  Umiki 

Ocean-Fused Whisky Finished in Pine Barrels

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Wonderful stuff, like walking into a grain store in the summer. Fabulous.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Hibiki  Hibiki 

21 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Leaner, drier, less estery and more oaky than the version that has no age statement. I like each equally, in its own right.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Ace of Hearts, 22 Years Old

ABV 56.0%

Comments: Water cuts the edges a little but does not mellow the sourness.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  The Yamazaki 

80th Anniversary Bottling

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A lovely, elegant, delicately malty Yamazaki.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

  Hakushu 

30th Anniversary Bottling

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A beautifully composed whisky. No aggression, but a great sense of authority.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

Spirit of Asama

ABV 48.0%

Comments: A strong character with complexity and good structure. Oak is very present but in an elegant way.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Nikka  Nikka 

34 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A whisky of antiquity that has survived many years. Quite excellent.

OVERALL SCORE

8.3

 Nikka Single Cask  Nikka Single Cask 

1990, 18 Years Old

ABV 57.0%

Comments: Has a lovely pooling effect on the palate.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Nikka Single Cask  Nikka Single Cask 

Coffey Grain, 1992, 16 Years Old

ABV 57.0%

Comments: A very high quality grain.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Sherry Cask

ABV 48.0%

Comments: A bit of a sherry bomb, with a clear sweet side.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Yoichi  Yoichi 

1987, Single Malt

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A bit too broad shouldered. Does not seem to mellow with water. Some nice sides though.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Yoichi  Yoichi 

No Age Statement

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Not Yoichi at its most full-blooded and a little gawky but worth a look.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Nikka Key Malt  Nikka Key Malt 

Yoichi, Aged 12 Years, Woody & Vanillic

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Flawless, sweet, dry, deep, light, smoke, flowers, cream, toasty oak. Elegant.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Nikka Key Malt  Nikka Key Malt 

Yoichi, Aged 12 Years, Peaty & Salty

ABV 55.0%

Comments: An interesting combination of fruit and peat. They don't mingle, they keep playing hide and seek. More complexity than it appears. Water makes it caressing.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

1988, Vintage Single Malt

ABV 56.0%

Comments: A pungent character. Warm phenolic and uncompromising but hiding a pleasant cereal sweetness. The alcoholic strength is somewhat burning though. Water helps but does not cut all the sharp edges.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Hakushu 

120.1 – Iced caramels and madeira cake, 1981, Aged 21 Years

ABV 60.7%

Comments: A lot of oak on the nose, but has good balance.

OVERALL SCORE

8.2

  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

The Yamazaki 

119.5 – Fresh plums dipped in caramel, 1991, Aged 11 Years

ABV 62.2%

Comments: Saves all the action for the finish. Very appetising.

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8.2

  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

The Yamazaki 

119.1 – Prunes and mentholated teak oil, 1980, 22 Years Old, White Oak Cask

ABV 50.9%

Comments: A little bigger, but slightly duller than 119. 2.

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8.2

  Hakushu 

1988 Bourbon Cask

ABV 61.0%

Comments: Lean, limber and characteristically smoky. A clear sense of Hakushu malt without heavy wood influence.

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8.2

 Nikka  Nikka 

Tsuru

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Gentle and beautifully structured.

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8.2

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Aged 18 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Surprisingly, water tones the oaky flavours down, bringing out more malty sweetness. Quite a self-indulgent dram.

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8.2

 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Yoichi 

116.4 – 13 Years Old

ABV 64.9%

Comments: A lot to it. Everything has knitted together well.

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8.2

 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Yoichi 

116.1 – 16 Years Old

ABV 56.6%

Comments: A sweet cask and a firm spirit more or less in harmony.

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8.2

 Miyagikyo  Miyagikyo 

1986, 22 Years Old, Single Cask

ABV 63.0%

Comments: Needs to be treated with respect,but very satisfying.

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8.2

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Ace of Diamonds 1986 22 Years Old

ABV 56.4%

Comments: Intense and packs a considerable punch.

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8.1

 Taketsuru  Taketsuru 

17 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Images of a weatherbeaten oak. Mature, but sweet-hearted.

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8.1

 Nikka  Nikka 

Single Cask, Coffey Grain, 1995, 13 Years Old

ABV 64.0%

Comments: Silky and smooth.

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8.1

 Ginkgo  Ginkgo 

Japanese Blended Malt

ABV 46.0%

Comments: Lightbodied,but fresh and fragrant. Japanese beginners start here.

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8.1

 Tsuru  Tsuru 

Aged 17 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: The finish pulls it down. Other than that, very approachable and highly drinkable.

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8.1

 Kirin  Kirin 

Fuji-Sanroku, 18 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: For those who like cider rather sour than sweet! interesting combination for a whisky cooler. A refreshing aperitif.

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8.1

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

1988, Aged 17 Years

ABV 59.3%

Comments: Sherry masks the distillery character. Fine if you are a big fan. That sickening sweetness with water added is questionable.

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8.1

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Aged 18 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Strikes an excellent balance between those spicy high tones and a sweet but nutty palate. A little slick.

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8.0

 Nikka  Nikka 

Coffey Grain

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Once the funny off note has gone, we have a pleasant whisky, not over sweet. Refreshing spicy profile.

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8.0

 Nikka  Nikka 

Super

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A very, very fine blend that which makes no apology for the peaty complexity of Yoichi malt. Classy stuff.

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8.0

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Two of Clubs

ABV 57.0%

Comments: The nose is more appealing than the palate. Water tames it.

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8.0

  Hakushu 

1984 White Oak Cask

ABV 61.0%

Comments: Its edgy assertiveness might bother aesthetes but I warm to a whisky that knows its own mind.

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8.0

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Puncheon

ABV 48.0%

Comments: A decent well put together whisky.

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8.0

 Nikka  Nikka 

Coffey Grain, 1995, 14 Years Old

ABV 60.0%

Comments: A grainy profile enriched by fruity flavours. I'd happily try it chilled.

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8.0

 Miyagikyo  Miyagikyo 

1990, 19 Years Old

ABV 61.0%

Comments: Funny enough,that strong dram is better neat. But give it time.

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8.0

 Yoichi  Yoichi 

1991, 18 Years Old

ABV 58.0%

Comments: A warm but rich character. Water tames it a little. Some like it hot !

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8.0

 The Cask of Yamazaki  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1993, Heavily Peated Malt

ABV 62.0%

Comments: A wonderful exercise in smoke,but with great depth.

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8.0

 Miyagikyou  Miyagikyou 

10 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Very fruity and delightful.

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7.9

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Bourbon Cask, 1993

ABV 59.0%

Comments: Lots happening. Lively. Enjoyable.

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7.9

 Hibiki  Hibiki 

21 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Just a little too fat for me.

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7.9

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A session whisky which is better on the palate than the nose.

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7.9

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

17 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A superb balance and richness. Luscious bouquet, satisfying and flavoursome.

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7.9

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

17 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Pleasant as a 'dessert whisky', but lacks complexity.

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7.9

 Hakushu  Hakushu 

18 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A colourful character, lively and dancing on nose and palate.

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7.9

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Three of Diamonds

ABV 56.0%

Comments: Lacks balance. Alcohol is quite fierce. Water tames it down but needs to be strictly dosed as it enhances bitterness. Some character but quite sharp.

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7.9

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

1985, Ace of Spades

ABV 55.0%

Comments: If you like your whisky in yer face then this is for you.

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7.9

 Kirin  Kirin 

18 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Japanese whisky is frequently surprising and rarely disappointing. This whacky, outside the box, example is no exception.

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7.9

 Evermore  Evermore 

2004 Blend, 21 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: An old whisky and of interest, but beginning to fade.

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7.9

 Nikka Miyagikyo  Nikka Miyagikyo 

10 Years Old

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Just beginning to pick up complexity. Try this distillery at 12 or 15! World class.

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7.9

 The Cask of Yamazaki  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1993, Bourbon Cask

ABV 59.0%

Comments: A fascinating package with unlikely flavour combinations. Barmen will love this.

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7.9

  Hakushu 

1982 Sherry Cask

ABV 61.0%

Comments: A fine example of European oak in action.

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7.9

 Hibiki  Hibiki 

21 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Just a little too fat for me,though a little unfair to slip two blends among all of these malts!

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7.9

 The Cask of Yamazaki  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1981, Sherry Cask

ABV 61.0%

Comments: An elegant, beautifully balanced whisky.

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7.9

  The Yamazaki 

1991, Bourbon Cask

ABV 60.0%

Comments: An interesting interplay of flavours. Comes to rather an abrupt halt.

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7.9

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Five of Spades 2000 9 Years Old

ABV 60.5%

Comments: A well tamed dram for its strength. Does not release a large array of aromas but keeps a good balance.

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7.8

  The Yamazaki 

1979, Oak Cask

ABV 58.0%

Comments: Scores points for its robust distinctiveness.

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7.8

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Eight of Hearts 1991

ABV 56.8%

Comments: The nose is as dour as the palate is vibrant and full of life. Very strange.

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7.8

 Nikka  Nikka 

Pure Malt White

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Intriguing and dynamic.

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7.8

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

1988, Cask No. 3397

ABV 59.8%

Comments: Does that paradoxical and very Japanese thing of being able to have real lift while going deep at the same time.

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7.8

 Nikka  Nikka 

Yoichi 1985, Cask No. 250216

ABV 58.0%

Comments: A sharp character, full of life. Needs water to tame the alcohol. For an outdoor invigorating crisp morning walk.

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7.8

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

1990, Queen of Hearts

ABV 54.0%

Comments: A well balanced and refreshing dram. Try it with raw fish and ginger in vinegar.

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7.8

 Fuji Gotenba  Fuji Gotenba 

Aged 15 Years, Single Grain

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A delicious whisky.

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7.8

 Hibiki  Hibiki 

Suntory

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Enjoyable if simplistic, the grain holds power here. An attractive session whisky.

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7.8

  Yoichi 

1986, Single Cask

ABV 61.3%

Comments: The driest and leanest of this flight, but has some complexity.

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7.8

 

 

Miyagikyo Single Cask 

Sendai, 1990

ABV 60.6%

Comments: An intriguing mix of sweet wood, crisp malt and toasted nuttiness.

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7.8

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A pioneering malt in Japan, for which Suntory deserve great credit. In its early days, it was rounded and delicate, as though wary of offending anyone. Now it is more intense, confident and elegant.

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7.8

 Hakushu  Hakushu 

12 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A perfectly balanced dram. Fruit and spices mingle gently.

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7.8

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

1984 CASK #4021

ABV 64.5%

Comments: Interesting aromatic profile but the alcohol strength makes it too harsh. Water does not soothe it, and that makes it difficult to really appreciate for me.

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7.8

 Hakushu  Hakushu 

18 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Another lighter one which only gets going in the middle of the mouth.

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7.8

 Nikka  Nikka 

Black, 8 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A well balanced session drink.

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7.8

 Nikka  Nikka 

All Malt 1989

ABV 43.0%

Comments: An interesting idea, and it produces for Nikka a much sweeter style of whisky.

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7.8

 The Cask of Yamazaki  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1980, Japanese White Oak Cask

ABV 58.0%

Comments: Aged in a Japanese-made, second-fill, US white oak cask, so no bourbon ageing involved. A worthwhile experiment typical of this enterprising distillery.

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7.8

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

1982, Sherry Wood

ABV 45.0%

Comments: Any whisky-lover would be glad of the chance to taste this, even if it is on the woody side.

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7.8

  Yoichi 

1990, Single Cask

ABV 61.5%

Comments: A big whisky, with some of the smokiness I remember.

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7.8

 Miyagikyo  Miyagikyo 

No Age

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Not at its best.

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7.7

 The Scotch Malt Whisky Society  The Scotch Malt Whisky Society 

Hakushu 

120.4 – Tibetan Joss-Sticks and Polynesian Pork, 1990, 18 Years Old

ABV 59.3%

Comments: The nose is a delight. To enjoy the palate,you have to be a wood freak.

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7.7

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Impressive nose and excellent body is undone slightly by the untidy finish.

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7.7

 The Cask of Yamazaki  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1990, Sherry Butt

ABV 61.0%

Comments: A classic example of how to use a sherry cask.

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7.7

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Aged 10 Years

ABV 40.0%

Comments: More about potential. For me this is too young and needs time to come together.

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7.7

 Fuji Sanroku  Fuji Sanroku 

18 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Very clean and precise. Charming.

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7.7

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Aged 20 Years

ABV 46.0%

Comments: The nose is more enticing than the palate. Water reduces the gap, bringing in a velvety texture.

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7.7

 Nikka  Nikka 

Miyagikyo, 1987, Cask No. 89714

ABV 61.0%

Comments: Another example of sherry domination. Where's the balance?

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7.7

 Fuji Gotenba  Fuji Gotenba 

Aged 18 Years, Single Grain

ABV 43.0%

Comments: All oak. Good oak, but oak nonetheless.

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7.7

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

Master's Blend, Aged 10 Years

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A great session whisky.

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7.7

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

Aged 15 Years

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Has maturity and masses of charm.

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7.7

 Speciality Drinks  Speciality Drinks 

Karuizawa 

Spirit of Asama

ABV 55.0%

Comments: Unfortunately, very one-dimensional.

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7.6

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Ten of Clubs 1990 19 Years Old

ABV 52.4%

Comments: The nose is more expressive than the palate which does not have the same elegancy and nuance. But still very drinkable.

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7.6

 Hokuto  Hokuto 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A pleasant summery dram. Keeps fruity all the way.

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7.6

 Mercian  Mercian 

1987, Aged 14 Years, Single Cask

ABV 58.7%

Comments: Good weight, wood is beginning to show.

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7.6

 Nikka  Nikka 

From The Barrel

ABV 51.4%

Comments: More grip than the first three. More of a sensation than an eruption of flavour.

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7.5

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Aged 18 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Big flavours, and a lot happening, but could be rounder.

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7.5

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

1986, Cask No. 7387

ABV 60.7%

Comments: Water does not help as it brings oak forward and enhances bitterness. Too stiff on the palate

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7.5

 Nikka  Nikka 

Super Nikka Malt

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A growling bear among a bunch of deer-like whiskies.This is a good thing. The mushroomy noteis one I associate with new Japanese whiskies.

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7.5

 Nikka  Nikka 

Pure Malt Red

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A classy and sophisticated all-rounder.

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7.5

 Nikka  Nikka 

Miyagikyo, 1991, Cask No.117705

ABV 61.0%

Comments: Quite a nice refreshing dram when generously diluted.

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7.5

  Yoichi 

1989, Single Cask

ABV 60.8%

Comments: Again, very fruity, but lacking in other flavours.

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7.5

 The Cask of Yamazaki  The Cask of Yamazaki 

1993, Bourbon Cask

ABV 58.0%

Comments: A good addition to the range, maybe just a little young.

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7.5

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Can't quite get over that odd nose.

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7.5

 Number One Drinks Company  Number One Drinks Company 

Karuizawa 

Cask #7290, 1972, 37 Years Old

ABV 65.0%

Comments: Glossy and substantial with a slightly bitter undertow.

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7.5

 Nikka  Nikka 

Pure Malt Black

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Intense and full-on.

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7.4

 Hakushu  Hakushu 

12 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A trembling and rather sensitive wee soul, but a charming afternoon companion.

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7.4

 Hakushu  Hakushu 

12 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A perfect dram for after dinner.

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7.4

  The Yamazaki 

1984, Sherry Cask

ABV 63.0%

Comments: A huge whisky but overwhelmingly fruity and alcoholic.

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7.4

 Golden Horse Chichibu  Golden Horse Chichibu 

10 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Fresh, lively, flirtatious but slightly tart and astringent.

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7.4

 Hakushu  Hakushu 

18 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Less sweet and fruity on the palate than the nose led you to expect. The balance is not there. Water makes it more bitter.

OVERALL SCORE

7.3

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 43.0%

Comments: The palate does not keep what the nose promises. Disappointing. Sweetness does not make up for flavour.

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7.3

 Nikka  Nikka 

Pure Malt Black

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A delicatessen whisky which quietly earns your respect.

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7.3

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

1993, Aged 12 Years

ABV 60.1%

Comments: A herbal tea for those who like it hot and pungent. Lovely nose. Good balance. Definitely needs water to tame the strength.

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7.3

 Nikka  Nikka 

Single Coffey Malt, 12 Years Old

ABV 55.0%

Comments: I can't believe this is a whisky. A(decent) rum yes,but where is the grain?

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7.2

 Taketsuru  Taketsuru 

21 Years old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Straightforward,easy-drinking.

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7.2

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

1992, Cask No. 5978

ABV 62.8%

Comments: One dimensional and rather simple.

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7.2

 Nikka  Nikka 

Miyagikyo, 1987, Cask No.60236

ABV 61.0%

Comments: How can whisky leave its signature behind that thick oak panelling? No chance.

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7.2

 Mercian  Mercian 

Ship Bottle

ABV 40.0%

Comments: A promising nose but a somewhat worn out palate.

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7.2

 Mercian  Mercian 

1991, Aged 10 Years, Single Cask

ABV 62.8%

Comments: Concentrated and tense, a little immature.

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7.2

 Golden Horse Chichibu  Golden Horse Chichibu 

8 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A fight between a sweet, light, attractive young spirit and firm wood.

OVERALL SCORE

7.2

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

Noh Series, 1995, 13 Years Old, Cask No. 5004

ABV 63.0%

Comments: Rare steak anyone?

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7.1

 Ichiro's Malt  Ichiro's Malt 

Chichibu Chibidaru

ABV 53.5%

Comments: Water makes it easier to drink.

OVERALL SCORE

7.0

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

Aged 12 Years

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Disappointing. Seems to have the elements of a good whisky but nothing has knitted.

OVERALL SCORE

6.9

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

1974, Aged 31 Years

ABV 65.0%

Comments: Can't see the point in offering such an unbalanced oaky profile. It is whisky we want to enjoy, not a wood infusion.

OVERALL SCORE

6.9

 Karuizawa  Karuizawa 

17 Years Old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Just plain odd.

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6.9

 Golden Horse Chichibu  Golden Horse Chichibu 

12 Years Old

ABV 50.0%

Comments: A quick-maturing spirit that needs to be watched like a hawk.

OVERALL SCORE

6.9

 The Yamazaki  The Yamazaki 

25 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: A PX sherry first fill? Fine if you like oak infusion. Clings on your palate for ages. Too oaky to be OK.

OVERALL SCORE

6.8

 Taketsuru  Taketsuru 

17 Years Old

ABV 43.0%

Comments: Fresh but tame.

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6.7

 Taketsuru  Taketsuru 

12 Years old

ABV 40.0%

Comments: Not much of an impression.

OVERALL SCORE

6.6