Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still

Nose - Bright honey, toasted wheat, donut glaze, orange marmalade, cinnamon Taste - Yellow cake, donut glaze, breakfast pastries, cream cheese danish, nutmeg Finish - Lingering sweetness, vanilla, a hint of orange, nutmeg Score - 84/100 Final Thoughts - Excellent nose, it almost presented like a well-aged grain whisky, feeling a bit too "clean." However, after reading the description on their website and learning it was made using "Irish whiskey techniques" and distilled with a blend of malted and unmalted barley, it made sense. This tasted like a dessert pastry in a glass. Very enjoyable, with nothing unpleasant, but also nothing particularly outstanding. Would I drink it if offered? - Yes Would I specifically order it? - Perhaps Would I buy a bottle? - Perhaps NOTE - All reviews are conducted without considering price.

Reminiscent of rum with notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, molasses, honey, bananas, raisins, and cherry cola. Nose: Bananas, Honey, Dark Chocolate, Marshmallows, Smoke, Raisins, Sakura, Peaches, Guava, Peppermint, Cloves, Watermelon Palate: Dark Chocolate, Banana, Molasses, Dates, Raisins, Peaches, Figs, Almonds, Cherry Cola, Raspberries, Cinnamon Finish: Dark Chocolate, Molasses, Bananas, Honey, Cinnamon, Apple Strudel, Brown Sugar