Fukano Vault Reserve 1

A balanced, Japanese Rice Whisky by the Fukano Distillery in Kumamoto, Japan that is a mildly Sherry-influenced version of the Vault Reserve. It has an aromatic birth with notes of fruits, plum & Sherry with cinnamon; while a rich & complex life adds notes of Muscadines, sandalwood, plum, orange, hints of sherry & gunpowder tea; that leads to a long & rich death with notes of spices, port & honey. May 2020 / February 2021 / August 2022

Nose- lightly astringent Body- light citrus, light vanilla but with a wet paper flavor that goes along with rice whiskies Finish- makes my mouth feel dry with the taste of licked envelopes Rice whiskies are not for me.

Nose - sweet and sherry, dark fruits like over ripe plum, then sweet starchy sake-like finish Taste- dark stone fruits, some chocolate, light wood and spice malts. Mild but Enjoyable Finish- spice and oak

Nose - spiced tea, plums and brown sugar, a hint of honey Taste - like spiced chai tea with a dash of honey, dark fruits, dark wine, and a hint of brown sugar Finish - lingering baking spices, mild burn

Nose - nutty, rice vinegar, sherry Palate - rich palate of butterscotch, caramel, nougat Finish - not the best part of the dram, slight astringency with some lingering fresh envelope notes.

Hot on the nose, majorly sherry and red fruit, cherry or plum. Taste is complex, sherry and plum with some oak. thick texture, lingers. Medium finish with some sweet notes and sherry.