Nikka Whisky From the Barrel

Very light on the noise. Great punch of peat and smoke. Very easy on the pallet.

Extremely complex. Smoky with hints of sweetness sneaking through. You get something different each sip.

Nose: started with vanilla mainly at the start. As the Nikka opened up, marzipan was the clear and dominant odor. Somewhat amaretto-esque, but with the honey notes of marzipan. Beneath the strong marzipan note, a faint smell of barely ripened peach that's firmly on the sour end. Palate: surprisingly hot, with a faint horseradish burn through the nose. Fairly sweet like marzipan Finish: bitter aftertaste left on the tongue like a dark chocolate and as one inhales and exhales, orange zest comes through.

Fruity and creamy on the nose. Palette well balanced. Slightly smokey, slightly spicy, floral all in harmony with no overpowering flavours. Very pleasant.