 JAPANESE WHISKY DISTILLERIES: NIKKA • Miyagikyo, 10 Years Old Legless Scotsman's rating: 8 (Full-bodied, smoky whisky.) • Yoichi, Aged 10 years Legless Scotsman's rating: 8.5 (Colour: gold / Nose 22 points: medium-bodied, leather, fruity / Taste 21 points: medium-bodied, sweet, fruity / Finish 21 points: medium long finish / Balance 21 points. Total points: 85) SUNTORY • Hakushu, Aged 12 Years Legless Scotsman's rating: 7+ (Colour: pale amber / Nose 17 points: fruity, perfume, pear / Taste 19 points: medium-bodied, fruity, sweet / Finish 19 points: medium long and sweet finish / Balance 18 points. Total points: 73) • Yamazaki, Aged 12 Years Legless Scotsman's rating: 8 (Colour: amber / Nose 20 points: chocolate, fruity, sherry, vanilla, plums / Taste 22 points: medium-bodied, fruity, honey, sweet / Finish 20 points: medium long finish / Balance 20 points. Total points: 82) • Yamazaki, Aged 18 Years, 43% Legless Scotsman's rating: 8.5 (Colour: dark amber / Nose 22 points: roasted sugar, leather, floral, dark chocolate after water / Taste 22 points: full-bodied, winey, toffee, nutty, ripe fruits / Finish 21 points: long and honey finish / Balance 21 points. Total points: 86) |
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