Tasting Notes

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Karuizawa Spirit of Asama 55%

Country: Japan

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Type: Single Malt

Bottler: Number One Drinks Co.

ABV: 55%

Score: 92 Points

The nose is nice and warm with pine nuts, allspice, coconut, and jasmine notes. The taste is spicy with intense black pepper and a hint of vanilla underneath, followed by a second warming wave of cinnamon and honey sweetness with touches of apple and jasmine. The finish is long with allspice and coconut notes.