The Nikka 12 Year

Sweet and fruity

This dram is one reason why japanese whiskies have so much fame. This dram, as the Hibiki and others, works perfectly and even if it is a little expensive for the age statement, most people who drink it will enjoy it. It is complex and delicious enough. Bottled at 43%abv, tawny color. On the nose, it is great. Orange marmalade with thick orange pieces. Vanilla biscuits. A Grassy tobacco note. A complex citrusness. Lovely maraschino cherries. A very fancy caramel. Letting it breath makes it a lot better. A red fruit syrup; Old almost rancid oranges; Burnt cake crest, Burnt grass. It gets powerfully citric: Lime notes. There is a soap note somewhere. Nosing it after the first sip reveals a thick caramel note, Orange syrup and Pepper. Aroma is fantastic really. On the palate is a little straightforward, but fancy and enjoyable. Caramel, Honey and then a Strong pepper note that fades after a couple seconds. An overly citric orange note also appears. It has a nice character and it is easy drinkable. Aftertaste is also very striaghtforward but very solid. Cough syrup, Tobacco leaf, leather and oak spice. Overall this is a solid whisky. It is a good blend, and i don't know if they are making this anymore, but i bet people will enjoy it if they find a bottle. 90 over 100 is a fair score for it.