Description

Region: Yoichi, Japan

Award: Gold- 2014, Liquid Gold Award, Jim Murray's Whisky Bible

Nose: Earthy and chocolately, with herbaceous notes and peatsmoke, as well as sweet fruit.

Palate: A winning combo of dark chocolate and dark berry fruit, along with toffee and vanilla notes, bolstered by some well-defined peat.

Finish: Rich and strong, the smoke and spice lasting longest.