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Fuji Gotemba 18 Year Old

Japanese Single Malt Chubu
Age
18 years
ABV
43%
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Rich mahogany with deep copper undertones, reflecting nearly two decades of careful maturation.
Nose
Sophisticated nose with layers of dried fruit, candied orange peel, and dark chocolate. Subtle smoke and gentle leather notes emerge, complemented by honeyed oak and a trace of cinnamon.
Palate
Elegant and complex palate with flavors of dark fruits, toffee, and nutmeg. The palate is silky with well-integrated oak, offering complexity without harshness. A subtle mineral edge adds refinement.
Finish
Long, warming finish with persistent notes of oak, dark chocolate, and a faint spice. The aftertaste is clean and sophisticated with lingering sweetness.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • ex-bourbon barrels
  • ex-sherry casks

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