A spicier and drier, more austere offering than the Kiwami/ Premium version (Kiwami and Premium being pretty much identical), the aging pushes forth the bitter sherry and the fruity fine cask, regrettably, the delicate balance between the Canadian grain and the Scottish malt is lost, the sweetness and freshness that the French and Spanish oak had to offer is also abesnt. It feels unusual to say this, but I recommend the NAS version over this one.
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@DevilBeats I know, it really surprised me. I think the oak were more present at first and later, the fine and sherry come forth over the years. Few people are keen on Togouchi Kiwami, it is a very subtle whisky, but despite it's subtlety, it's a very rewarding whisky, the 12 Year is a lot more forward, tasting closer to one of the lesser Nikka whiskys.
Interesting thoughts about the aging and balance.