More information Yamazaki Puncheon Cask Whisky
The Yamazaki Puncheon cask is also from an ex-Bourbon barrel, of sorts. A Puncheon is a larger type of barrel, in this case 480L (compared with a typical hogshead of ~230L), commonly used in the American whiskey industry.
Technical Details
| Brand | YAMAZAKI | | Size | 70 CL | | Format | Glass | | Type | Single Malt | | Cask | American ex-Bourbon casks | | Alcohol Content | 48.5% | | Reserve | 10-15 Years |
| Vintage | 2013 | Tasting Notes | Nose: Light. Slight fruit notes. Sweet but not to the dessert-like extent of the Bourbon barrel. No spice notes either.
Palate: Light on the palate - I'd have picked it as a 40% rather than a 48% ABV. Similar vanilla ice cream notes as the Bourbon barrel, but toned down, and less sweetness overall.
Finish: Still sweet, but again - lighter, fruitier. Sharp, but overall, a bit "less" than the Bourbon barrel. | | Package | Box | | Volumetric Weight | 1.60 | | Storage Instructions | Cool and dry conditions | | Manufacturer/Producer | Suntory | | Country Produced in | Japan | | Since | Saturday 17 January, 2015 | |
