Yoichi 15 Year Old, 45%

The balance of sweet caramel and warming spice sounds appealing, with savory salinity keeping it from reading too sweet. Gentle peat smoke and a long, bittersweet finish give this Yoichi a quieter edge.

Reviewed by quietrambler

Nose

Gentle and creamy, Soft maritime peat smoke, Sweet caramel, nuts, and dried fruit

Palate

Full-bodied and oily, Dried apple and peach, Warming spice and balanced savory salinity

Finish

Long, bittersweet, and warming, Gentle oak tannins and fading peat smoke