Peated
I’m not usually a big fan of this style of malted whiskey but it packs some flavor. The taste is an immediate hit of strong but balanced medicinal notes.
Really like the intensity on this one. Has the nice rich peated flavor that pairs well with a little water or some large rocks.
Great light flavor.
Nose very much comes off like a Laphroaig, but way more subtle on the tongue. Very drinkable, and far less smoke flavor than typical.
Great peat without the smokey kick of something heavier like a Laphroaig
I struggle to grasp the quality of bourbon. This is good - sweet like you’d expect, but not in a negative way. Will give it another try in the future.
It’s interesting trying this again. I used to love the simplicity of Hibiki, but now I’ve come to avoid it. Maybe just a shift in what I like, but the rise in…