Hibiki 12 Year

This is pretty good, for my taste. It's the kind of thing I would mix with water or soda. Not very exciting.

I've yet to try Chita (Suntory's grain whisky) on its own, but this whisky has gotten me curious. The plum wine notes are immediately noticeable and are accompanied by the sweetness of the corn in Chita's mashbill as well as some banana, apricot, and pineapple notes from the single malts. Stephanie is definitely right to point out a doughy note (I get sugared donuts), and if you're attentive, you'll find the slightest touch of smoke. These notes carry through into the palate, which has a fairly waxy texture. This is one of the better blends out there, though prices are quickly exceeding what it's worth given Suntory's low, low stocks of aged whiskies (thus the Harmony). I decked it a star for this. Otherwise, solid stuff.