Hatozaki - Finest Japanese
Hatozaki Finest Japanese Whisky is a premium blend of whiskies, aged up to 12 years in barrel with a minimum malt whisky content of 40%. Light in style with a rich backbone of malt whisky character. Cereal notes and a light sweetness allow for the whisky to be used in both highball and straight pours.
The aroma is subtle, with ethanol initially prominent. Extensive swirling and hand warming release mild notes of youthful grass, hay bales, malty cereal, and cut flowers, melded with distant hints of melon and citrus.
The mouthfeel is much bigger than the aroma would suggest, with a round, warming sensation, and noticeable sweetness. Initially, there’s a vegetal, mushroom-like flavor, along with moist soil, unripe banana, melon rind, dried coconut, and more citrus.
Mid-swallow reveals a grassiness leading to hints of wood, bell pepper, almond flour, tea biscuits, and some white pepper.
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