Hinotori 5yr Whisky
Japan
This right here is a 5 year old blended Japanese whisky, released by the Hekinan Distillery. The whisky itself isn't chill filtered, and has a creamy flavour profile with plenty of vanilla and orchard fruits to it. The label features a rather fierce-looking bird upon it, which is exciting.
Nose: Dried apple and pear, almond, vanilla pod, a hint of dry toast.
Palate: Nice biscuits, peach, more vanilla, now with salted caramel helping it along.
Finish: Subtly chocolatey, with gingerbread and oak spiciness.
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