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Aroma: All on soft oak tones, sawdust, vanilla pods, crystallised ginger, grated coconut, overripe apples, rose, lychee, a touch of sandalwood.
Palate: The generous fruit continues on to the palate, with oranges and apricots in abundance. There’s a little peppery spice, but the soft, coconut liqueur, green tea, succulent fruit takes hold. Nice balance, and nicely crafted.
Conclusions: The spiciness takes over from the fruit and lingers, along with a little barrel char, hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak).
Editor Choice: Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a blend of Japanese malt and grain whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. Presented in the brand's trademark 24-faceted bottle representing the Japanese seasons, this is light, approachable and moreish with enticing notes of orange peel and white chocolate.
Cocktail Recipe: Highball
Preparation:
1) Fill a glass with ice and let chill
2) Pour chilled whisky in to taste
3) Stir
4) Add chilled soda (3 - 4 parts soda to 1 part whisky)
5) Give a single stir from bottom to top with a bar spoon
6) Add a twist of grapefruit of lemon citrus
Cocktail Recipe: hot Whisky
1) Warm a heat-resistant glass by filling it with hot water
2) Fill the glass one-third to one-quarter with whisky
3) Add two to three times that amount of hot water
4) Stir gently with a bar spoon