| Rating | 92 |
| Style | Whiskey |
| Produced In | Japan |
| ABV | 43% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $125.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2023-11-22 |
Maen Japanese Whisky 8-Year-Old Review
Maen’s 8-year-old release kicks off with rich wafts of vanilla, cedar, and winter spices, giving way to a medley of peach and apple cobbler. The palate proves equally generous, looping earthy, charred notes into the mix. While the price point lands a little high for its level of complexity, this bourbon-cask-aged, blended pure malt whisky has a striking, unctuous profile, and will certainly appeal to American whiskey drinkers looking for a change of pace.
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