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Karuizawa - 軽井沢
Whisky: Karuizawa 17 year old - 軽井沢 17年
Age: 17 years
Type: Single malt
   
Cask Type: Sherry
Strength: 40%
   
Distillery: Karuizawa Distillery - 軽井沢蒸留所
Country: Japan
   
 
Date: 02-12-2007
Nose: Soury, woody, sherry, some red fruits, a little sweet.
Flavour: Dusty, spices, fruits, soury, spicy.
Body: Dry, a little oily, on the thin side, a bit sharp. Has a plain reasonably long finish, mainly in the front of your mouth.
Comments: Though it's not very special, it has quite a unique character which makes up for a lot.
Rating: ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++++ ++-- ---- ---- (7.5)
   
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