Yoichi Woody & Vanillic 12 yo Single Malt Japanese Whisky, 500ml 55% ABV
Nikka has a line up of Yoichi 12 year old whiskies that used to be called the Key Malt Series. They have since been re-branded.
These wonderful 12 year old expressions are named after specific flavor profiles.
This is the "Woody & Vanillic" expression.
As described by Dave Broom:
Nose: Smoke again, this time with briny notes and plain oak (almond, pine). There is also real weight behind this. Subtly perfumed mixing heavy flowers with soft/semi dried fruits and hints of cocoa.
Palate: An excellent spread of flavours: cooked apple, fresh apricot, toasted nuts, madeleines, tickle of smoke and a waxy depth.
Finish: Smoked vanilla pod.
Comment: Flawless, sweet, dry, deep, light, smoke, flowers, cream, toasty oak. Elegant.
