Hibiki Japanese Harmony

Lighter and lingering, peaty. Do not love it and does not seem to meet the standards other people have spoken

Have waited 6-7 years to find a bottle of this, while the price rose from $80 to $100. But finally scored one. Tasting neat. Light golden straw in the glass, with substantial coating legs. The nose is floral grain, grape, honey, and oak. In the mouth, oak and honey show up first, then grain and some grassy rye. The flavor intensity is understated and floral, but some smoky fruity flavors seep in. Mouthfeel is vicous and tingling. The finish is honey, oak, and spice, dry and fairly long, then leans a little dry sour at the tail end. Classic Japanese whisky blend, in color and floral grain and sherry finish. Soft, complex, surprisingly tactile mouthfeel. I've tried it in a classic Whisky Highball (excellent! but an expensive mixer) and with an ice cube (meh). Pricy, so will enjoy this bottle judiciously.

Dried fruit, sweet, simple. Bit of alcoholic note and spiciness. Delicious as a highball.