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Chichibu Double Matured Newborn Cask 446 Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Chichibu

“ Really good. Explosive taste. Almost as good as Aberlour Abunadh”

92
Chichibu Newborn Cask 127
Distilled in one of the newest distilleries of Japan, Chichibu. This spirit, as it has just one year and so it can't be called whisky yet, has been matured in a bourbon cask.

This bottle is part of a 262 bottles batch. And you really will have to pinch yourself, because just at one year old it is a hell better than many scotches that I have tried.

Simply awesome single malt whisky from a distillery that has recently released their first "proper" single malt: Chichibu The first

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, floral, heather, wood, vanilla, spices, complex. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . hot, sweet, really hot, vanilla, spices, wood, tobacco, honey, great!, floral, towards fruity. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (92): no finish. wood, vanilla, honey, long, mature apples. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Chichibu Newborn Cask 127 with 92 points over 100.

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Nikka Miyagikyo 1990 Single Cask Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Miyagikyo
89
Nikka Miyagikyo 1990 Single Cask
A single cask of Nikka Miyagikyo, this is from the 1990 vintage and has been bottled at its impressive full strength of 61% after 19 years of ageing in oak casks.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, floral, marine, wood, sea salt, heather. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . sweet, peat, salt, wood, floral, vanilla. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. floral, wood, salt. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Nikka Miyagikyo 1990 Single Cask with 89 points over 100.

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Ichiro's Malt Five of Clubs Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Hanyu
88
Ichiro 1991 Five of Clubs
Part of the cult Ichiro's malt range of playing-card themed whiskies, distilled at the Hanyu distillery. This Five of Clubs was finished in a Japanese Mizunara oak Hogshead! Part of a release of just 372 bottles.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (84): inexistent. sweet, floral, spices, honey, meat stock, wood. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . sweet, vanilla, honey, spices, floral, mature fruits, wood. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. many woody, a bit fruits. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Ichiro 1991 Five of Clubs with 88 points over 100.

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Suntory Yamazaki 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Suntory , Yamazaki
91
Suntory Yamazaki 12 year
'A pioneering malt in Japan, for which Suntory deserve great credit. In its early days, it was rounded and delicate...now it is more intense, confident and elegant. 8/10' Michael Jackson, Whisky Magazine, Oct 2002

This dram has a amber-like color.

Nose (93): more than average. sweet, spices, pepper, floral, fruits.

Palate (90): smooth, oily, powerful. sweet, floral, spices, wood, peaches.

Finish (90): long. sweet, wood, spices, fruits, mango.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Suntory Yamazaki 12 year with 91 points over 100.

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Nikka Yoichi Single Malt 10 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Yoichi , Nikka

“ Peated Speyside like style. Really good whisky from Japan. Marvelous.”

91
Nikka Single Malt Yoichi 10 year
The most affordable whisky of the Yoichi bottles range, this japanese single malt whisky of 10 years old is distilled and matured in Hokkaido, Japan, birthplace of Nikka whisky.

Yoichi distillery continue to adhere to techniques such as the use of coal-fired pot stills, and otherwise remains loyal to the whisky-making traditions dating back to its foundation. Top whisky critic Jim Murray lists Yoichi as one of the six great malts in the world.

Definitively something you must try if you want to talk about single malts. Don't miss by any reason the Yamazaki 12 years old of the rival Suntory whisky maker.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, fruity, floral, sherry, oak, toffee, peaches, tropical fruit. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . sweet, hot, fruity, peat, wood, sherry, spices, honey. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. sweet, peat, honey, spices. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Nikka Single Malt Yoichi 10 year with 91 points over 100.

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Buffalo Trace Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Buffalo Trace
87
Buffalo Trace
Winner of Malt Advocate's 'Distillery of the Year 2005' award, Buffalo Trace is a great bourbon at a very reasonable price. Jim Murray loves it.

This Buffalo Trace bourbon is the basic bottle of Buffalo Trace distillery that is responsible of such great whiskeys as George T Stag or William Larue Weller

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. sweet, corn, vanilla, honey. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (88): . sweet, hot, corn, honey, vanilla, floral. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. corn and honey. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Buffalo Trace with 87 points over 100.

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George T Stagg Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Recommended , Buffalo Trace

“ Bottle at 70.7%, this bourbon has to be tasted with precaution. But once you take a sip of it, it explodes on your mouth with a sweet fireworks. The finish is rather good also. Just a bit expensive for my budget.”

93
George T Stagg 2010 Release
The perennial favorite and last year’s winner of the “Bourbon of the Year” award by Jim Murray in his Whisky Bible, the 2010 George T. Stagg was found in Warehouses H, I, K and L. This uncut, unfiltered bourbon was distilled back in the winter of 1993 and weighs in at 143 proof—some strong stuff! This whiskey tastes of dark chocolate, vanilla and coffe.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. grain, fruit, pineapple, sweet, spices. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (96): . hot, sweet, grain, vanilla, wood, rye. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (96): no finish. grain, vanilla and pineapple. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this George T Stagg 2010 Release with 93 points over 100.

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Wild Turkey 8 years Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Wild Turkey
85
Wild Turkey 8 year
This bottling of Wild Turkey has been aged for 8 years before coming out of the barrel at 109 proof, it is only diluted slightly before bottling at 101 proof with plenty of pep.

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. grains, corn, sweet, fruity, apples, grapes. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (84): . corn, hot, sweet, honey, apples. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (84): no finish. apples, corn, vanilla. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Wild Turkey 8 year with 85 points over 100.

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Elijah Craig 12 years old Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Elijah Craig
89
Elijah Craig 12 year
"About as complete a bourbon aroma as you are likely to find...one of the most beautiful noses found anywhere in the world today. A bourbon to keep in the mouth forever." Jim Murray

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (88): inexistent. corn, sweet, grapes, vanilla. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (92): . corn, sweet, oak, spices, honey, vanilla. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. honey, corn, vanilla. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Elijah Craig 12 year with 89 points over 100.

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Jim Beam Black Label Tasting note

By Miguel in Tasting , Jim Beam
85
Jim Beam Black
Jim Beam Black is a premium bourbon from Kentucky.

Eight years of ageing make for a complex, sophisticated taste. Mixes well in cocktails. A premium bourbon with a more flavorful character. A must-have for very at-home bar.

If you enjoy this, you should try Buffalo Trace whiskey

This dram has a white-like color.

Nose (84): inexistent. grain, sweet, honey, tropical fruit. First nosing data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Palate (84): . grains, sweet, corn, honey, grapes. Bouquet data is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

Finish (88): no finish. corn, sweet, vanilla. Finish length is innacurate as the previous tasting sheet lacked of this field.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Jim Beam Black with 85 points over 100.

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