Nikka Yoichi 1980's

Wow. Tantalizing combination of sherry, beef, smoke, spice, and salty fish. Reminds me of a Lagavulin Sherry Cask, many tasting notes found in the 2016 25 Year, 2012 21 Year, and 1980s 12 Year. Nose: Smoke, Cinnamon, Blackberries, Sandalwood, Ginger, Mocha, Dark Chocolate, Beef Ribs, Black Tea, Sesame, Zucchini, Artichokes, Molasses, Blueberries, Sarsaparillia, Mangoes Palate: Smoke, Raisins, Dark Chocolate, Cloves, Mocha, Blackberries, Ginger, Cinnamon, Candied Oranges, Coal, Molasses, Venison, Sarsaparillia, Varnish, Sandalwood, Leather, Japanese Incense, Salted Cod, Grilled Mackerels, Beef Ribs Finish: Salted Cod, Ginger, Coal, Blood Oranges, Cinnamon, Matcha, Toffee, Blackberries, Dark Chocolate, Morello Cherries, Root Beer Floats, Sandalwood, Artichokes, Miso Black Cod