Reverend357
Reviewed
May 23, 2018 (edited January 7, 2019)
Today I decided to try another japanese heavy weight. The Nikka Taketsuro line has rather good ratings all around, and the 17 was my choice of poison, so to speak.
The nose is actually rather disappointing. Pear and some spice, and done. At least for me. Not a bad nose, but somehow I expected...more. The taste on the other hand...
Well, this is where this whisky shines. It starts with a spicy sweetness, supported by honey drizzled grilled apples that give it a delicious sweet note, combined with the herbal and smoky peat layers. Each sip is a journey from fruity sweetness to spicy earthiness that finishes with a bit of honey charred fruits.
A very enjoyable whisky, and definatly a main actor on the stage. Don't even try to drink this whils doing something else, it deserves your full attention.