Teaninich 2009 Small Batch Berry Bros & Rudd 46% 70cl Beefeater Mars Komagatake 2020 the Yakushima

Mars Komagatake  2020 the  Yakushima Ageing release 53%  Japanese Whisky

more smoke comes into the finish alongside some deliciously rounded spice and fruit

in the middle a pepperiness that travels back my tongue then honeydew melon & pears

a little hint of dates and sultana

Teaninich 2009 Small Batch Berry Bros & Rudd 46% 70cl Beefeater Mars Komagatake 2020 the YakushimaNose: Rather delicious fruit notes with hints of pineapple and honey, with some cereal notes, tangy sweet liquorice root and vanilla pod. Palate: Warm toasted glazed teacake and hints of honey, more build up of the tangy notes on the nose come forward on the mid and late palate, light gooseberry and spices with hints of soft vanilla pod and toffee.