Kirin Fuji Sanroku Signature Blend

Nose: malt and vanilla. Taste: mild, peaty. Long finish, mostly of honey and spice.

Spicy with light flavors of honey and vanilla. Smooth for a 50% abv.

Interesting mix of flavors - some smoke, vanilla, and and fruit reminiscent of a more scotch-like whisky, but some pepper, spice and tannins provide contrast. A bit harsh and the flavors occasionally clash a bit but good depth and complexity.

N: brown sugar, honey, grain maltiness, citrus, light crisper fruits, floral, baking spices, oak, hint of vanilla, not super complex. P: mainly what the nose is all mixed up, some bitter herbal notes, white peppery spice that transitions into an ashy char, lingers on a medium length finish, dry. For a blend, it’s ok. Not the worst I’ve had though.