ICHIRO'S MALT Mizunara Wood Reserve

46,5%, Blended Malt Whisky, Japan / Honshu - Saitama, 70cL, Ref : 16306A

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Description

While the origins of the single malts that make up this gourmet vatted are not officially revealed, they probably come, like Double Distilleries, from Hanyu and Chichibu. Bottled without chill filtration, this pure malt has, as its name suggests, been matured in mizunara casks, the famous Japanese oak. The specific influence of this precious wood is obvious: tasting it, saturated with complex, spicy, woody aromas, is an invitation to stroll through the forest. The golden-bronze color of this whisky is a perfect match for its gourmet, pastry-like profile.

Tasting notes

Nose : gourmand. Amandine (almond tart), tarte tatin and dried apricots. A hint of peat (lightly camphorated, licorice-like), followed by spices (green pepper), soil strewn with pine needles, cucumber peel (yes, it is!) and more spices (mild curry).

Palate : lively, spicy! (green pepper, Espelette pepper), the mizunara has been there. As if to soothe the explosion on the palate, the fruit takes over, but cooked: baked figs, red fruit coulis and roasted peach. The wine stays cooked with a reduction of meat juice (veal stock). A hint of licorice stick.

Overall : moderate in comparison with the attack, but the spices are still present, though less pronounced. Concludes with candied apricot and a slight bitterness that's not at all unpleasant.