Japan Meets Scotland Bundle (12YO)

This is the 12 year old Kurayoshi expression - a blended malt from the little-known Matsui Shuzou distillery in Japan's Tottori Prefecture. These whiskies are made with malts sources from Scotland, then blended with Japanese whisky and volcanic-rock-filtered water.

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Flamed orange peel and lemongrass, with a touch of rye bread dough.

Palate: Aromatic barley with a floral edge, develops a fruity core of apple and white grape soon after.

Finish: Lime, ginger and a whiff of smoke.

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Glendronach 12

DESCRIPTION:

A 12 year old from the Highlands distillery, Glendronach, a very heavily sherried single malt.

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: Rich cereals, struck match, raisin, cinnamon, caramelised sugar. Opens with some sweeter PX and lots of delicious raw ginger before becoming creamier with hazelnuts.

Palate: Fruits, peels, buttery. Pain au chocolat, a little marmalade on toast before becoming firmer and nuttier with spiced raisins.

Finish: Smoky toffee and nut brittle.