Forty Creek17-year-old Mizunara Cask-Finished
Summary
Forty Creek 17-year-old Mizunara Cask-Finished is a distinguished blend that showcases the unique influence of Mizunara oak casks. This Canadian whisky has been aged for 17 years, allowing it to develop a complex and mature character. The use of Mizunara oak, a rare and highly prized wood from Japan, imparts distinctive flavors and aromas that set this whisky apart from others in its category.
On the nose, this whisky presents a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy notes, with hints of vanilla and oak intermingling with subtle floral undertones. The palate is rich and layered, offering a smooth and mellow experience with flavors of dried fruits, baking spices, and a touch of creamy oak. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of warmth and sophistication.
This whisky is ideal for those who appreciate the depth and complexity that comes with extended aging and the unique characteristics imparted by Mizunara oak. Whether enjoyed neat or with a splash of water, it promises a memorable tasting experience that highlights the artistry of blending and the influence of exceptional cask finishing.
Tasting Notes
- Nose
- Sweet and spicy notes with hints of vanilla, oak, and subtle floral undertones.
- Palate
- Rich and layered with flavors of dried fruits, baking spices, and creamy oak.
- Finish
- Long and satisfying with a lingering impression of warmth and sophistication.
Additional Details
- Brand
- Forty Creek
- Distilled At
- unknown
- Bottled By
- unknown
- Cask Strength?
- n/a
- Single Cask?
- n/a
- Cask Details
- unknown
- Added By
dcramer