Hibiki 12 Year

It's unfortunate they stopped bottling this because it is a darn good whisky. Nose is very fragrant with lots of surprises - you can tell immediately that it will be a sweeter whisky. Your palate can confirm as it is the sweetness that immediately hits your tongue. The finish is lacking and diminishes rather quickly, but still a darn good whisky nonetheless. NOSE: Rose petals, plums, peaches, almonds, marzipan, maraschino cherries, nutmeg, subtle nori PALATE: Mandarin oranges, ripened plums, brown sugar, caramelized pears, canned peaches, honey FINISH: Oak, sea salt, lychee Rating: 88/100 Grade: B+ Great - always want to have a bottle.

1 January 2021