First taste of anything Japanese alcohol (except for some Sake back in the day). Nosing for me always brings difficulty. I do get a something that might be marshmallow, slight marzipan, etc. along with the green fruit of apples, pears and light citrus. On the tongue it is all lightly malted sweet candy with no discernible burn. Finish is medium but the sweetness remains.
For the price this is such easy sipping. I'm sure the higher priced Yamazaki, Oishi offerings here in PA are worth the money. But for easy sippin' this is hard to beat. I'm a full two fingers into this 750ml and it is difficult to believe this is 86 proof. Feels more like 80 ... but it may have delayed hit due to it's light mouthfeel and thin weight, despite respectable legs in the Glencairn.
I put this in the same class as the Knappogue Castle 12 year in terms of cost, overall value and taste but I prefer the Irish for a few dollars more.
PA $40 but on sale at $36.
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@PBMichiganWolverine - makes perfect sense, now it's been brought to my attention. Being a relative newbie, there's lots still to fathom about this wonderful world of Spirits.
@Clarkebar personally always associated peated and heavily sherried drams as winter time, while light floral ones like this as hot weather pours. I’ve not tried this one, but it sounds like it’ll be great in cocktails as well
It's funny but I never thought of any Whisky/Whiskey having a Seasonal connotation but you guys are absolutely right about this one.
Great review! I enjoyed this one as a summer sipper a few years ago when it first came out. Definitely a good value for Japanese.
Great review, and I completely agree with that last bit regarding the KC12
This is a great summer time day sipper mixed with a little club soda and lemon peel.