Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend

I had no idea the masters behind Legent released this unique cask version of their already solid regular bourbon. The flavors were a bit more pronounced here. An inviting aroma of honeyed fruit and cinnamon. Hint of char. The barreling came through nicely with the whole east meets west theme. Red fruits, vanilla, rye spice, corn grain, and red hot cinnamon candies made up the complex nature residing within this tasty brown fluid. Last but not least, the smoothness factor. This might just be me, but I could've sworn this went down as easy as their previous lower proof offering which is quite impressive! This turned out to be a lovely bday present from my wife. I highly recommend this to those willing to spend the coin. It won't disappoint. At least in my humble opinion. 😉

A very smooth sipper. Layered flavors that are difficult to identify. A long, pleasant, smooth finish. The finish is the best part of this whiskey. I'm not sure if it's the blending or the finishing in various casks, but I believe it smooths out the typical higher-proof bourbon profile. I definitely agree with other reviews stating that it drinks below its proof. This is one of those whiskeys to pour for friends and talk the night away. On the value side, I think it's a bit overpriced, but it's definitely a worthy sip. It appears to be a very good value when compared to the secondary prices of the BTAC collection, which is what it should be compared to because of the uniqueness of the overall drinking experience.

Nose: Gentle sweetness with a whisper of honey and spices. Palate: Oak bursts forth into a sweet fruitiness, reminiscent of strawberries. Finish: Brief, with lingering notes of bitter oak, fruit, and a touch of cinnamon.

Nose is very faint, showing a bit of vanilla sweetness and oak. Taste presents rich, oaky red fruit that swiftly shifts to a gentle malt. Finish is quite brief, with a hint of malt and cinnamon.

Nose: A moderate sweetness is present, with hints of fruit and honey. Palate: A brief oak impact is followed by a robust berry taste. Finish: The oak notes diminish, leaving a subtle impression of red fruit, berries, and spice.

The initial taste brings heat, then a distinct velvety quality emerges, preserving its notes of spice and sweet essence.