Hibiki 21 Year Old Mount Fuji - First Edition, 2014, 43%

Ripe banana and cooked fruit sound appealing, with Mizunara incense and smoke adding an unusual edge. The many layers of oak and spice may crowd out a simpler malt character, which I tend to prefer.

Reviewed by fern_atlas

Nose

Sandalwood, Honeycomb, Ripe banana, Rich sherry spice, Mizunara incense, Delicate floral, Soft smoky oak

Palate

Cooked fruit, Dried apricot, Dark cherry, Caramel, Baking spice, Mizunara oak, Dark chocolate, Hint of smoke

Finish

Long, Structured, Incense, Smoke, Lingering warmth, Elegant, Subtle smokiness, Cedar, Honey