Karuizawa Vintage 1992

Distillery
Karuizawa

Following the startling success of Karuizawa whiskies at this year's Malt Maniacs Awards, Dramtastic offers three varying impressions of the distillery's offerings:

Review by Nonjatta contributor - Dramtastic:

"Karuizawa Vintage 1992. Cask number 6978. 62.8 percent alcohol.
Nose: Some florals, apricot, sherry, golden syrup, vanilla, oak and the ubiquitous varnish. It is balanced from the get go.
Palate: Sweet. You can drink this neat, though it still has loads of punch. In no particular order, it has: florals, oak, sherry, stone fruits, raisins, currants and smoke. Again, very well balanced. With water, the cherry blossoms shine through.
Finish: Long and luscious, with mint, creamy nuts and lovely, trailing smoke and tobacco flavours.
General comment: I have been enjoying this whisky for a long time now and it's taken me a while to review it here on Nonjatta. I have always called it the great all-rounder. There is something in it for everyone. A truly excellent Karuizawa that lives up to the hype. Proof that you don't have to pay the silly money asked for some of this distillery's products.
Rating: 92/100." (Dramtastic's ratings explained.)