Nikka Whisky From the Barrel

Honey apple cereal nose. Very smooth, sweet apple light oak, Tobacco, old saddle

Smokey cigar. Peaty sweet. Rice/ corn tastes young? smokey on the breath.

Complex. Smokey less peaty, rich full spicy, woody, ex bourbon casks,

Somehow this is simultaneously schizophrenic, and easy to drink. It comes across a bit like someone mixed a little of each of my bourbon, rye, and malt infinity bottles, but then it somehow worked. I can pick out elements of corn, rye, malt, even peat. The nose shows orange peel, caramel, cinnamon, slightly smoky wood. The palate seems to hit first with the bourbony caramel and vanilla, but then morphs into scotch flavors with malty, apple, honey, nuts and then a little spice. There's a little tobacco, oak, and the finish shows a hint of peat smoke. This is a really interesting whisky with some twists and turns, but it's also super easy to sip without trying to pick it apart. It's a winner for me.

Richesse céréaliere, orange et fruits confits. Riche et délicieux !

Smooth, soft and sweet up front. Orange peel and honey with a nice smoke to finish off.