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Whisky Review: Hakata Whisky Aged 18 Years

Originally published on whiskeyful.com

10 /10

EDITOR

Type: American
ABV: 42% ABV
Price: £57.50

Whisky Review is a Whisky. ABV: 42% ABV. Our expert rating is 10/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

It opens with the smell of caramel and custard, accented by hints of allspice. The scent then opens up with notes of dark red fruits and yeast.

Palate

Theres a luxuriousness to the flavor, which combines notes of toffee, stewed red fruits, clove, and ginger. These notes are carried, however, by the yeasty, brothy feel that gives them an umami savory quality that balances the sip. Theres an elegance to the flavor which allows me to explore the intricacies of each taste without any obfuscating sweetness. The finish fades out pleasantly with the aromatic richness of clove and cigar box wood.

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash 42% ABV. Mash bill: 100% barley, fermented with koji

Expert Review

10/10

Whisky Review: Hakata Whisky Aged 18 Years is an exceptional find — one of those bottles that genuinely earns its reputation. Here is our full take.