Hanyu 1988 17 Years Single Malt Whisky

Hanyu 1988

Hanyu

Hanyu · Japan

3.3
★★★

11 ratings

Bottle Information

Brand
Hanyu
Age
17 years
ABV
56%
Volume
720 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Hanyu
Distillation Year
1988
Bottling Year
2005
Cask Types
Hogshead

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Lowest Price:€2,539.03(2024-02-28)

Tasting Notes & Reviews

Expert analysis and tasting impressions

1#1

Blimey, this one’s a proper cosy dram 🥃 First sniff is all honey’d orchard fruit – stewed apples 🍎 and a whiff of pear drops, then a slow waft of vanila and soft toffee. On the pallate it’s surprisinly smoothe, almost silky, then a wee tickle of oaky spice and just a breath of peatsmoke curling at the edges 🔥🌿 A hint of seasalt dark choclate on the finish, warm and lingering. sherried dried fruits bob up with a touch of leathery old books? 📚 maybe im imagining it. but oof, it’s lovely. dash of water op’ns it up – more of that honey malt and a cheeky bit of citrus peel 🍊 Proper fireside sipper, this. No rush, just savour.

2#2

Wow, this one's got a realy lovely golden hue. 🌟 First whiff, I gett honey and vanilla – sumthing like warm baked apples. 🍯🍎 On the tounge, there's a burst of juicy pear and a bit of cinnamon spice. 🍐✨ Kinda chewy, you know? With a bit of oak and some dried fruit notes coming thru. Finish is long and warming, leving a faint smokyness behind. 🔥 It’s proper complex, evolvign as you sip. Quite enjoyble! 😊

3#3

Nose: bloody hell that's a lovely hit of vanilla and honey 🍯 First sip: smooth, got some malty sweetness an' a bit of citrus peel, like. Finish: medium length, a little peppery spice an' a whisper of oak. Mouthfeel's quite nice, not too thin. Gettin' a hint of dried fruit in there too, maybe figgy? 👍 Overall, very pleasant dram for a Tuesday night.

4#4

Ah, this one’s got a proper lovely nose – hints of dried fruit and a gentle smokiness. 🥃 First sip? Smooth as butter, with a wee bit of spice that lingers. Really warms ye up on a damp British eve! 😊 Makes me think of cozy nights by the pub fire, that. A bit of sweetness too, like honeyed oats. Definitely a keeper! 🔥

5#5

So, got this dram, right? Nose is like... "spicy vanilla" and "w" a bit of dried fruit? 🍂 First sip: woah, "cinnamon" hits ya, then there's this... hmm, "citrusy" zing. 🍊 After a sec, get some "smoky" wood notes, kinda "earthy". Like a damp forest floor. 🌲 Finish is long, "warming", with a "nutty" aftertaste. Yeah, "bittersweet" dark chocolate lingers. 🍫 A real proper "sipping" whisky, this one. Cheers! 🥃

6#6

This whisky's got a real smoky vibe to it, like a cozy bonfire in autumn 🍂. Then there's this sweet vanilla and honey thing going on, really smooth and moreish. A bit of spice that tingles – kinda peppery, but in a good way! 🔥 The finish is long and woody, with hints of fruit like baked apples. Super warming on a cold day. 😊

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