Suntory Hibiki 17 Bottling Note

This Japanese blend was awarded an "Editor's Choice" from Whisky Magazine. Hibiki 17 year old is a superb whisky from Suntory.

Suntory Hibiki 17 Tasting Note

The nose is quite full. There are notes of honey and wax, resin and oak. There are notes of gentle smoke and cacao, hints of cooked fruit and a nutty note. The palate is sweet and rich. There are crisp notes of mixed peels, raisin and custard with a little zest and plenty of oak. The finish is long with notes of oak and cocoa and sherried peels.

Yamazaki 12 Year Old at 3:58 AM

 



Yamazaki 12 Bottling Note

This 12 year old from Yamazaki first came onto the market in 1984 and was the first seriously marketed Japanese single malt whisky.

Yamazaki 12 Tasting Note

The nose is of good body with plenty of nut oils and zest, a pleasant floral character with a little tropical fruit and a rooty note. The palate is smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit notes and a little rum. The finish is medium with fruit and zest.

Nikka Whisky From The Barrel at 3:55 AM

Nikka From the Barrel Bottling Note

Whisky from the Barrel is one of the greatest value for money whiskies in the world. An incredible dram from Nikka, so much power! We can't recommend this enough.

Nikka From the Barrel Tasting Note

The nose is of medium-body with good balance. There are notes of cut flowers and fresh fruits, spice and a little oak. The palate is full-bodied and punchy. There is plenty of winter spice and toffee, a little caramel and vanilla and a good mouthful of fruit. The finish is long and fruity with a little oaken spice.