Hakushu 18 Year

A complete different level from the 12... sweeter and deeper with taste and aroma. I had this side by side with the Hakushu 12 and I neglected the 12 LOL. Made it seem like child’s play. Nose: as soon as you open and pour, you can smell the sweet beautiful honey dew melon, caramel green apple aroma - fills the room! Taste: Candied citrus hits your tongue. The melon and green apple continues with less burn than the 12 - not alcohol burn but barrel burn. Finish: honey coating sticks around in your mouth. Had me smacking my tongue and mouth for a minute. Has a sweet aftertaste of tobacco - kind of like after you smoke a real good cigar but not ash, a honeyed refreshing smoke.

Very sweet nose, with Smokey hints. Very smooth on the palate mixing strong fruits and peat. Finish is light and lingering

Light flavor, mostly grain and wood, both on the nose and tongue. Has a good body despite light colors and flavors. Mellow, vanilla, develops beautifully into the tail. Tail lingers a while with vanilla sweetness. Too light for my taste, but very drinkable.