Nikka Whisky From the Barrel

Rich with citrus and sweet evaporated milk. The wood notes come in quick with a slight char and a nutty bitterness that is easily cut by the overall sweetness of the sip. Vanilla is there but it's more like a melted ice cream. Cinnamon and clove with more of an old wood spiciness. The finish is dry apple cider without the tartness and pine needles. While complex, I enjoy their other offerings at the lower price point (this is around $100/bottle when the coffey ones are $60).

Quite delectable from the small taste I had :)

Initially a little spice on the nose followed by a nice floral aroma with lots of Carmel on the finish.

It's needs water

Nose: Malt, citrus, almonds, vanilla. Taste: raisin, citrus, vanilla, almonds, brown sugar. Reminiscent of Highland Park 12. Nice, somewhat rich mouthfeel but not as complex as I was hoping for the proof.

Not a bad whisky but a lot of different flavors that don’t mix into something complex or coherent.