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Whisky Review: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Peated Malt

We review Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Peated Malt, part of a special series from House of Suntory's Yamazaki Japanese whiskies.

OVERALL RATING

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Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Peated Malt review

Tasting Notes

About:

The suggested retail price is $450, ABV of 48%.
Appearance:
Old gold
Nose:
Immediately fills the space with decadent peat smoke. Soft and clean with a hint of brine.
Palate:
It is a buttery mouthfeel. My first impression is sea salt and ocean mist before soft oak campfire smoke cuts through the mist. It is earthy and vibrant. It tastes like a coastal pine forest smells. Which is a weird description, but this whisky is just lovely. The finish is extremely well rounded and flows naturally from the nose through the taste. At first, I was disappointed by its brevity, however, breathing through the mouth replenishes the finish. It’s like blowing on coals in a campfire. The new oxygen reinvigorates the finish, and it sits beautifully on your tongue, warming the mouth.
Finish:
Comments:
This was the final whiskey I tried in this series. I saved it for last because, to be honest, I’m not a fan of peat. If peated whiskies tasted like this, I might be a bigger fan of peat. It doesn’t necessarily show off the great complexity of the grains or mash bill here. What this whisky does is show off the power of peat smoke and what how robust this single flavor can be.rnrnIt is a very complex aroma and I was blown away by the sophistication this whisky possessed.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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