Hakushu 12 Year

Nose: orange, honey, the slightest hint of brine and smoke theres almost a buttered popcorn note. Strawberry, a bit of vanilla. Mild raisin/date/prune. I can kind of see the fresh cut grass/hay notes some mention, but they might be muted as this bottle has been nearly empty for a while. Citrus, particularly lemon, comes out more and more as you go. Palate: earthy peat and smokiness are present but as everyone mentions they arent the stars of the show. Honey, caramel. Fruity with a briny zing. Finish: begins with a chewy malt note, full mouthfeel fades into apple and honeyed pear. Floral notes here too, apple blossom? A mild minerality.

Nose: floral herbal, licorice, baking spices, sweetness, bit spiky Palate: more rounded vs the distillers release,, ginger, some smoke towards the late palate, hetbal Finish: medium long, thin, some sweetness, smoke

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