Nose: Strap yourself in for one hell of a ride. This one has bonkers peat. Forget any Islay medicinal notes, this is sweet, dry, earthy, oaky peat. Subtle it is not. Hang on! Is something coming through. No, my mistake, … Continue reading
Nose: Lightly peated nose despite the name. Butterscotch, pink grapefruit, honey, incense, oak, autumn leaves and earthy tones. Palate: Heavy ash, earthy peat,, burnt almonds, black pepper, lemon meringue, honey, salted chocolate. Finish: Ashy with hot spices, honey, macadamias and … Continue reading
Although this news has been released by Suntory for a short time already, some readers may not have picked up on it. Good news, if you live in Japan and have some retail contacts you may be able to pick … Continue reading
So what does it take for the average self funded Japanese Whisky Aficionado to reach 500 Japanese Whiskies tasted? 10 years, being in the right place at the right time, spending time on the ground in Japan making contacts, unwavering … Continue reading
(click header to return to home page) Here’s a list of what I’ve tasted so far………Gold = The best of the bestSilver = Definite repeat buyBronze = Good enough to buy again if I find it at a good price.Black = … Continue reading