Victor Hsu

9.0

Inviting nose, sweet round single-malt flavors, interesting finish. Just a very pleasurable tipple. The only reason this is not a perfect whiskey is the very faintest note of varnish in the nose and finish. Reminded me a bit of Kavalan Sherry Cask in that respect. I had this in Japan with my lovely wife Dreama, at The Long Bar in Sapporo, Hokkaido. — 7 years ago

Shawn R

9.3

Makes a very nice old fashioned. It has a wonderful smoky quality that reminds me of a single malt scotch. — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

Looking at this drop again. An interesting expression of Chenin. Definitely handled oxidatively. Straight out of the bottle, it tasted almost Jura like and as before, getting this whisky notes. Baked apple instead of quince. A nice minerality from start to finish. VA seems quite prominent after a while. Good to note that this was an excellent pairing with most Asian dishes.

Note: Analysis values
TA: 7.1 g/l
pH: 3.07
Alc: 11.3%
Malic: 1.3 g/l
VA: 0.43 g/l — 8 years ago

Frank Chen

9.2

Nice single malt , third scotch that night drank it too fast don't remember much just clean — 8 years ago

Yianni Stone

9.0

A briney iodine character that reminds me of an Islay whisky. Otherwise, a crisp malic dusty tannin finish. — 9 years ago

with Haley and Matt

Bob McDonald

9.3

Very good whiskey. Mellow at 21 years. I found it very Scotch like but not experienced with Japanese whisky. Delightful. "When in Rome Do as the Romans!" 158 weeks later on 6th April 2019 I received an email back in Australia offering purchase of a bottle for $2000!!!!! Somebody is making a killing if they are getting people to shell out money like that. I don’t recall paying $100s for a nip in Tokyo. — 9 years ago

Michael B

9.1

Boutique winery in Maipu Mendoza, that also owns vineyards in Uco Valley. This is a 100% Malbec. It’s the most full bodied, complex Malbec I have ever tasted. Fermented in egg shaped barrels. Dark berries, blackcurrant, heavy tannins, and smooth, well structured finish. Just amazing. — 7 years ago

Phillip Antley

9.3

Smoky and salty up front, but also has an understated sweetness that follows. Grassy notes, even some dark fruits. — 8 years ago

Scott Taddeo

9.1

Hard to rate these; I mean I get it, but shit, if this was a wine you'd say it's unbalanced. Don't not like it though, heck given the right occasion it would be perfect but that peat is outta control. — 8 years ago

Parijat Talkad

8.9

Smooth, to the point that I enjoyed it — 8 years ago

Pazzu Zu

9.1

Ethereal texture, deep haunting flavor... Some of that good stuff :) — 8 years ago

Heidi McLain

9.5

The second 21-year-Old Single malt that we tasted at the December meeting of the Old Line Scotch Club December meeting. Round and mellow, rich and layered. My favorite of the three. #balvenie #21yearold #portwood #whisky #singlemalt #oldlinescotchclub #tubbysdiner — 8 years ago

Stephanie Bruno Herndon

9.4

Edgy Japanese scotch whisky with a nose that evokes bourbon (corn) instead of grain. Good balance and depth of flavor on the palate with a long clean finish. Yum. — 9 years ago

Kyle Harvey

9.2

Blind I would have that it was a delicious older #CaliCab because of its overripe juicy red fruits and velvety tannins, but this Barbera from my favorite boutique Barbaresco producer was a stunner — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.3

Needs 3 years in bottle. Double decanted and was a nice dusty blackberry front, a little darker and floral in the middle. Finish is also quite floral, still rather acidic and lots of stiff oak tannin. Dusty and shale stone rich finish. Enjoyable classic Rutherford cab that doesn't try to be something it isn't. GREAT family owned boutique winery off the Silverado Trail. — 8 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

A less angular Hibiki 12, if that makes sense — 8 years ago

Gavin Gerrits

10

Yes! THE best whisky that I have had to date!! — 8 years ago

Heidi McLain

9.3

The third of three 21-year-old single malts that we tasted at the December Old Line Scotch Club meeting. This was slightly tangy, smooth and complex. As good as it was, it was the least favorite of the three, by consensus, among the club members. #glenlivet #21 #whisky #singlemalt #oldlinescotchclub #tubbysdiner — 8 years ago

Matt Trader

9.0

Lately, I've been on the lookout for a single malt from Islay that I could get into, because in the past I havent enjoyed peat and smoke. I took a recommendation from a colleague and brought home a bottle of Highland Park, which was a perfect segway into peat. Most of the peat was for aromatics, along with a dab of smoke, ocean spray(NOT THE JUICE), and sweet fruits. The pallet was a little hot, but with a light dose of filtered water, things evened out perfectly. Due to being finished in sherry casks, the pallet shows equal part honey, cherry, nutmeg, and on the other side smoked chocolate and herbaceous peat undertones. The finish is delightful and smooth. Next try will be something with a little more peat and less sweet!

$42.99 — 9 years ago

Mark Stephens

9.1

Complex nature that continues to show different attributes with each sip — 9 years ago