Sampled at a tasting club event. Excellent stuff with notes of Vanilla, Cotton Candy, Grass, Marshmallow, Flowers, Chocolate, Raisins, Plums, raspberries, cherries, caramel, sour grapes, pepper, popcorn, oak, and citrus.
The Essence of Suntory Whisky: Chita Wine Cask
Whiskey Japanese Whisky Japan No age statement 49% ABV
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About this bottle
The Essence of Suntory series debuted in Japan on February 27, 2018, featuring three bottles with contemporary artistic labels and unique flavor profiles, deviating from Suntory's prior releases. The Chita Wine Finish, a single grain whisky distilled in 2001, was bottled in 2018 after concluding its maturation in a wine cask for four years. Availability is restricted to Japan and the online retailer Dekanta.
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A light aroma, tobacco notes, no lasting taste.
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