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Aroma: Peppermint, Melon, Cucumber, Unripe pears, Apples, Lemon
Palate: Grapefruit, Thyme, Pine wood, Herbal, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Grassy
Conclusions: Medium, Refreshing, Subtle smoke, Soft Smoke, Green Fruit and wood
Editor Choice: From the Hakushu distillery in the foothills of Mount Kaikomagatake comes their Distiller's Reserve single malt whisky, a no-age-statement expression, that captures the smoky, herbaceous characteristics of their whiskies. Both lightly-peated and heavily-peated malts were used for this complex and deeply enjoyable whisky. One of two Spring 2014 release from Suntory.
World Whiskies Awards, 2014: Best Japanese Single Malt No Age Statement
Los Angeles International Wine Competition, 2013: Silver
World Whiskies Awards, 2009: Best Japanese Single Malt Whisky 12 Years & Under
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