
93
Score
Kanosuke Hioki Pot Still, 51%
Price: ● Issue: Winter 2024 ● Reviewer: ● Category: Japanese Single Grain
The nose is gentle and rises from the glass almost tentatively with blackberries, tangerines, and peach preserves. A little time in the open air brings this one to life with deep aromas of pine forest, strawberry jelly, and subtle toasted oak. The palate is more pronounced, with Creamsicle, dried pineapple, and mint tea complementing the fruits first present on the nose. The finish is all vanilla sweetness and subdued oak