Shibui Grain Select

So far, with Japanese grain whiskys, there’s this tendency to make them taste really light and sake-like, and this is no exception. Basically just grain alcohol with some whisky added for color, it really has some fermented notes and weird, musty odors on the exhale.

Smells fairly alcohilic with some caramel and fruity notes. There is rice and buttery caramel on the taste. There is also a little bit of oaky spice. It is touch hot, and has a light mouthfeel. The finnish is short and spicy. 75/100

A bit light on flavor. Not getting much other than light clean start with a afterburn finish of alcohol.