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Hakushu Sherry Cask, 48%
Price: ● Issue: Winter 2013 ● Reviewer: Dave Broom ● Category: Japanese Whisky
Verging on the opaque, with a powerful resinous hit bringing to mind a luthier's workshop with added Morello cherry, Turkish delight, and bitter chocolate, but on the tongue it is surprisingly sweet rather than tannic, with a supple feel, albeit with dried fruits dominating. This is a great example of what a small amount of heavy sherry can give to a vatting, but is it Hakushu? Sherry bomb lovers will adore it.£100