Ichiro's Malt - MWR

MWR - that's Mizunara Wood Reserve. A blend by Ichiro Akuto from undisclosed distilleries (most likely Hanyu and Chichibu)  and finished in a Mizunara (Japanese oak) cask.

Bottled at 46% vol.

• Nose: Old wood, rum raisin chocolate
• Mouth: Light, oak, malt sweetness
• Finish: Short, dry, a bit oak

Comments: Nice, light and pleasant. But where is the Mizunara influence?  With mizunara oak I'd expect a richer and spicier whisky. Also the price tag is too high on this one in my opinion, at least here in Europe.

79 points

(2011)