Yamazaki Puncheon 2011
- Distillery
- Yamazaki
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48%
- Price
- £274.95
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Vanilla, Dried Fruit, Toasted
- Description
- Yamazaki's Puncheon is matured in a large 480-litre puncheon cask rather than standard 230-litre hogsheads, allowing slower wood interaction and softer extraction at the higher bottling strength of 48%.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Yamazaki Puncheon 2011 is a single malt from Yamazaki (Japan), bottled at 48% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, vanilla, dried fruit. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Yamazaki's Puncheon is matured in a large 480-litre puncheon cask rather than standard 230-litre hogsheads, allowing slower wood interaction and softer extraction at the higher bottling strength of 48%.
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