The Hakushu Distillers Reserve (70cl, 43%)

The Hakushu Distillers Reserve is a Japanese blend bottled at 43% in a 70cl bottle. It combines whiskies matured for under ten years in bourbon casks, older whiskies aged at least 18 years in American white oak casks, and heavily peated whiskies matured for about 12 years in bourbon casks. The colour is light gold. The nose is fresh and fruity, with melon and mint and citrus fruit in the background. The palate offers citrus fruit, spices, malt and oak. The finish is long and slightly smoky.