The Suntory Toki is a whisky I appreciate for its gentle yet complex nature at a rather reasonable price point. From a very renowned distiller of Japanese whisky, the Toki offers a balance of sweet, savoury, and umami flavours that bring me back to my childhood where I was brought up on Asian-influenced desserts and teas (if you know, you know, right?). Ever walk down an International food aisle in your local supermarket, approach the drink section and asked yourself, "I wonder how this drink tastes"? Well, without having to buy yourself a 6-pack, this whisky has you covered. This easy-drinker requires some time to air itself out, but you won't be disappointed with the layers of fruit, honeyed-sweetness, mild spice, and tea leaves it reveals. I wouldn't compare it to a Hibiki 12-Year or the Japanese Harmony, but if you had it next to a whisky like the Akashi White Oak, the results are like night and day. When you want to just sit back, relax, and have something neat and easy, I would recommend the Suntory Toki. NOSE: Plum, dates, tapioca, sea salt PALATE: Honey, chrysanthemum, cereal grain, light smoke FINISH: Green tea, nutmeg, sea salt, seaweed, umami, honey Rating: 84/100 Grade: B Good – not a “must”, but a nice-to-have.