Nose: Dates, ripe apricots, fudge, lemons, deck stain, red apples, pipe tobacco, leather, mushrooms, BBQ sauce.
Palate: Like the Miyagikyo version the Moscatel Wood finish is obvious but not overpowering. Figs, dates, raisins, Valencia oranges, cinnamon, nutmeg, cashews, toffee, white peaches. The fruitiness is a little richer than the Miyagikyo version. Strangely the Miyagikyo is more viscous/oily which is normally a feature of Yoichi Whisky.
Finish: Medium length. Red and green apples, Kiwi Fruit, the same charred oak and cinnamon bark as the Miyagikyo. The Yoichi is more tannic/dryer.
Last Word: There are plenty of similarities between the Yoichi and Miyagikyo Moscatel Wood Finish whiskies but enough differences to warrant having both. Both are well balanced and quite moreish.

Rating: 87/100