Hakushu 15 Year Old From The Barrel, 56%

There’s a nice balance between the sweet vanilla and caramel notes and that hint of smoke. The creamy palate sounds inviting, while the roasted-coffee bitterness gives the finish a more restrained edge.

Reviewed by canal.tram

Nose

Oriental and sweet, Vanilla, Mint, Caramel, Incense, A hint of mezcal-like smoke

Palate

Rich and creamy, Baked goods, Roasted almonds, Coffee milk

Finish

Long and warming, Lingering bitterness of roasted coffee beans