Kanekou Okinawa Whisky

A delicate, blended Japanese Whisky by Shinzato Distillery in Okinawa, Japan; crafted from a blend of malt & wheat whisky aged for a minimum of 3 years & rice whisky aged in Sherry casks for more than 8 years before being bottled at 43% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of citrus, tropical fruits, grain & spices; while a complex & balanced life adds notes of malt, pineapple & sweet cream; that led to a long & rich death with notes of nectar & ginger. April / August 2022

I enjoyed this one right from the start. It's got a nice honey sweetness but rather than a bright sweet quality, it comes across more like a dark herbal honey and it's got some chocolate in the finish.

Aroma of citrus and alcohol. Tastes of apple, pie spices, and ethanol. It tastes young. I do think it tastes better than it smells and is improved by a few drops of water. It’s decent for it’s price.

Bright, lightly smoky, hints of sake and a sake like sweetness blended with the caramel of a warm scotch. Good choice if you're looking for something different than the usual

Not a lot of nuance in this Blend. I keep getting disappointed by these budget Japanese products.

Very drinkable maybe a bit down the middle / lighter tasting , honey citrus