Suntory Toki

This is the first Japanese Whiskey I’ve tried. I’m normally tasting Bourbons, so this will be a fun change. This was in a flight of whiskeys at a tasting. On the nose I get green banana, some floral notes, and a little vanilla. This reminds me of Scotch. It also really reminds me a lot of Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey, which is a totally different category, but it is reminiscent. The palate is a continuation of the nose. It’s a little sweet with some dusty notes. This has a medium short dry finish, with some floral notes fading away. Overall this was fun to try. It really does remind me of Scotch, though I haven’t had a ton of those either. It’s a fairly light and gentle whiskey and a good introduction into Japanese whiskey.

My first Japanese Whisky and a solid one to start. Light and smooth and fruity, buttery shortbread and small hints of pear to the taste. Heavily floral on the nose and to the taste as well, very similar to Irish but delicious nonetheless

On flavor alone this is 4/5, but it is incredibly drinkable, incredibly versatile, and makes the best highball out there. I always have a bottle on hand.

Sweet honey notes. Oak, pepper, citrus flavor with a small bite. Mellows with ice.

A little bit of a bite and peaty

Light, smoothish