Rating 92
Style
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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Maen Japanese Whisky 8-Year-Old
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.

Reviewed On: 11-22-2023
92
POINTS
Maen Japanese Whisky 8-Year-Old
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.

Reviewed On: 11-22-2023