Mackmyra Kaizen 03 Hojicha Tea Cask #10 Year Old, 2024, 45.9%

bluehour.sparrow17 Sept

There’s a pleasing restraint in the way the sweeter notes meet the tea character. Chocolate and honey on the nose sound inviting, while tea tannins and subtle oak spice give the palate a drier, more measured edge. The finish continues that balance with roasted green tea and toasted wood, rather than simply extending the sweetness. It reads as a thoughtful combination of familiar malt richness and distinctive tea notes, with enough contrast to keep it interesting.