Fuji Japanese Whisky, 43%

Spicy on the nose at first, with pepper, cinnamon, caramel, and a dry oakiness, then it opens up with malt, black currant, rose-scented lotion, and perfume. The combination of elements all made under one roof gives rewarding complexity, mouthfeel, and flavor with malt, dried mango, pepper, cinnamon, and caramel, then grapefruit peel, dark chocolate, Brazil nut, clove, oak char, and rye spiciness. No.-19 Top 20 2023