Japanese Whisky reviews

I bought the Hibiki 12 and 17yo at Christmas and really enjoyed their silky smoothness but thought they lacked a little kick. The Nikka from the Barrel sorted that out and is in my top five, now I've…

I have finally got around to reviewing this one. I've had this bottle open for several months and have greatly enjoyed every drop thus far. This is the first Japanese whisky I've purchased and am very…

This was a present from a fellow malt maniac in Japan. I am tasting it on a rather warm spring evening.The nose is love at first sight: it is fragrant and sweet with hints of chocolate, marzipan and some…

This bottle was recommended to me by a fellow malt maniac in Japan. My review refers to the 2010 edition.The nose is medicinal, with smoke from burnt leaves, vanilla, and a hint of brine. With water…

I chanced upon this little gem whilst dashing around London late last week.. What a great find..Understated and refined are the first things that spring to mind.. I'm a lover of Hibiki 12 and 17yo but…

So my wife and I had finally managed to arrive at Helvetica after months of trying. We'd had a Glenfarclas 12 yr old at dinner and we'd opened the night while waiting for my brother and sister in law…