Nose: Candied and dried fruit - mango, papaya, pineapple. Some sherry (red berries and wine), though it's also got a touch of the oxidized sherry elements. Strawberries, candied nuts. Not complex, but…

Sample.Nose: If someone wanted to convince me that this were a young, vibrant Cognac, they wouldn't have to twist my arm. Floral, little dried fruit. Malty and lemony. Vanilla and anise come out a bi,…

From sample-Nose: Resinous sherry residue and lots of vanilla. Coconut and an almost grain-like sweetness. The fruit's there, but not over the top. Baked pears and apples, in cardamom infused whipped…

Nose: Very thick and heavily layered. It's brown-red sherry, raisiny, figs, and dates. It had a cinnamon and nutty quality that reminded me a bit of some Spanish brandies, though not quite as sweet, and…

I actually had the second half of my sample bottle last night after all the Hanyu. The first half was very good, though a bit unexpected with lots of ginger and chili. I realized that my palate was just…

I wanted to give a few offerings from Hanyu - another closed, though well-reputed - Japanese distillery, and managed to score a few sample size bottles of the stuff. Huzzah! This was a multi-hour vert…

Another Hanyu, this from a Sherry Butt, and another 'Noh' bottling- and poor review titles aside...Nose: Rich and a bit woody, it's the ash influence. Apple (red and a few green), sandalwood. Then it…

The name of the bottling is quite the mouthful: Nectar of the Daily Dram, 'Red Oak Heads,' Cask 377.Nose: Rather elegant and 'orange,' with a bit of oaky varnish. Surprisingly mute here, though elements…

And the final Hanyu from tonight's line-up!Nose: Engaging and surprising. Immediately on apricots, honey, vanilla, and licorice. The varnish note is almost plastic, but it's all good here. Almost a touch…

Nose: Ah, this is a very refreshing and enjoyable nose. There's an initial bust of honey and a mealy grain, but it gives way to tropical fruit - mango, papaya, guava. Pineapple and a hint of oak by way…