Hakushu: Bourbon Barrel (Japanese Single Malt Whisky: No age Statement: 48.2% ABV)
Visual: Yellowed gold.
Viscosity: Quite fast thick steaks.
Nose: Apples. Toffee. Strong alcohol. Dessert pastry. Pears. Grain fields. Water mutes to cooked apples.
Body: Pear drops. Lime. Strong alcohol feel rises. Apple crumble. Toffee and caramel. Oak. Water soothes the fire. Also bigger pear and sweet caramel with water, still some noticeable alcohol. More water makes smoother toffee and no fire.
Finish: Oak. Vanilla. Cream. Toffee apple. Becomes fruity with water, the pear holding out from the body now. More toffee and less oak. Salted toffee and lots of it come out with more water.
Conclusion: Considering my prior experience with Hakushu, that of a very smooth, light and very green fruit dominated whisky, this bourbon barrel expression proved to be an interesting twist. The twelve year was very nice, and led me to try this first a…
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