Yamazaki have matured this Japanese Single Malt Whisky in a Puncheon cask which at 480 litres in larger than the 230 litre Hogshead casks more often used. The result is that the whisky matures much more slowly allowing it to gently extract flavour from the cask.
Juicy fruits on the nose with a citrus kick, plus a few dried fruits thrown in as well. The palate develops stronger notes of vanilla with higher notes of summer fruit salad and a little spice at the back. The finish is reminiscent of limes and grapefruit with a little vanilla essence.
