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Hibiki 17 Years Old, 43% abv

Warm, rich apples, melons and honey, pears, cinnamon and light fruity caramel on the nose. Rich sweet fruity mouthfeel. Lovely fruit, creamy vanilla, wildflower honey and mild sweet ginger on the palate. Smooth luscious fruit and spices on a medium finish,

Scored on 31st Mar 2020 @ 10:12 PM · Tasted on 31st Mar, 2020 · Comments (0)

SMWS 131.2 Magic carpet in a sweetie shop, 55.1% abv

Rich sherry, figs plums Christmas pudding, nutmeg, sweet ginger and caramel on the nose. Decadent spices, dark fruit mouthfeel. Luscious sherry gentle ginger, sweet oak, dry butterscotch on palate. Black cherries, smoke & cocoa on a long finish.

Scored on 28th Mar 2020 @ 11:38 PM · Tasted on 28th Mar, 2020 · Comments (0)

Kura Pure Malt, Finished in Japanese Rum Barrels, 40% abv

Honey, grass, dry floral aromas and light fruit on the nose. Dry mouthfeel. Oaky notes, spices, dry smoke then grasses on the palate. Sweet dry grasses on a medium short finish.

Scored on 4th Mar 2020 @ 9:56 AM · Tasted on 7th Sep, 2019 · Comments (0)

Hibiki 17 years old, 43% abv

Soft spicy incense, raisins, cinnamon, ripe apple peels, oranges and caramel on the nose. Rich cinnamon, both light and dark fruit, lush vanilla with soft intense floral notes on the palate. Touch of orange on a long complex finish.

Scored on 11th Jun 2019 @ 10:17 PM · Tasted on 11th Jun, 2019 · Comments (0)

SMWS 120.8 A surge of sweet peat, 63.1% abv

Rich tropical fruit incense, vanilla and mild ashes on the nose. Spicy, oakey, fruity cinnamon and dry red fruit on the palate. Long fruit laden finish.

Scored on 11th May 2019 @ 3:08 PM · Tasted on 22nd Mar, 2019 · Comments (0)

Hibiki 17 years old, 43% abv

Robust fruit and spices, rich vanilla, pears and floral bouquet on the nose. Lovely deep fruit and spice notes, creamy vanilla, mild lychee nuts on the palate. Great balance. Long rich soft spicy finish.

Scored on 20th Apr 2019 @ 3:47 PM · Tasted on 20th Apr, 2019 · Comments (0)

Shinobu Pure Malt Whisky Mizunara Oak, 43% abv

Ginger, spices then fruit aromas on the nose. Soft mouthfeel, almonds and fruit on the palate. Medium-short light sweet finish.

Scored on 6th Apr 2019 @ 10:35 PM · Tasted on 9th Mar, 2019 · Comments (0)

Ohishi, Distlled from rice, 41.8% abv

Floral incense, spicy ginger, white fruit, sweet cedar on the nose. Soft zesty pears and apples, fresh herbs and spices on the palate. Short spicy finish.

Scored on 18th Mar 2019 @ 11:47 PM · Tasted on 18th Mar, 2019 · Comments (0)

Nikka Super Blend, 43% abv

Caramel and citrus jam aromas on the nose. Soft dry fruit and mild spices on the palate. Fruit medley then dry citrus on the finish.

Scored on 22nd Feb 2019 @ 7:20 PM · Tasted on 19th Jan, 2019 · Comments (0)

Ohishi, Distlled from rice, 41.8% abv

Lovely floral perfume, sweet cereal and soft ginger aromas on the nose. Gentle, sweet incense, mild ginger and oak on the palate. Light mouthfeel. Sweet medium short floral finish.

Scored on 17th Feb 2019 @ 1:34 AM · Tasted on 16th Feb, 2019 · Comments (0)