Suntory Toki

I don't understand how this is on sale for this price, it is sublime tasting, and certainly the best blended whiskey I have had, this is a must, very easy to drink, not heavy but light and refreshing with a good spicy after taste that is not overpowering. well done to Suntory for this at that price..

2nd November 2021

Further to my previous comments (10th September); this whisky improved considerably after several weeks of oxidisation. On first acquaintance I disliked it so much I put the opened bottle back in the cupboard.
Upon trying again I find the astringency has diminished and a faint honey sweetness seems to have developed. Still not sure I would buy it again, but I now consider it worth another star.

30th October 2021

I didn’t care very much for this and thought it was rather unpleasant. It feels very thin and astringent in the mouth. Not at all succulent. I thought the little bit of taste that it did have was vaguely reminiscent of farm made Calvados and very slightly of marzipan (which I dislike).
I shan’t be buying it again.

10th September 2021

It is a nice siping whiskey. I find it to be smooth and with a nice after.

14th August 2021

Pleasantly surprised, sweet and smoky. For the price you cannot complain. Normally I stick with Nikka Days & From the Barrel but quite enjoyed this tipple.

3rd July 2021

It may not be in the same class as Hibiki but this is great stuff. Nicely balanced with subtle smoke, a touch of honeyed sweetness with somehow a savoury quality as well. Longish slightly spicy finish.

27th May 2021

Sweet fruit on the nose , and loving the spicy ends notes on this whiskey. Very clean taste , and at 43% very smooth on the mouth. My first Japanese whiskey and im impressed.

21st May 2021

New at reviews and first Japanese whiskey and going in unbiased because I haven't read about this at all before tasting and writing. Here's what I smell and taste. Sampled room temp around 75 degrees out of a small brandy snifter. On the nose I smell sweet fruit like apple and over-ripe pear and even a touch of banana. There is also a fairly hefty dose of clean ethanol smell, like I get from some pot still Irish or even moonshine lol. First taste is very light and bright, quite pleasant, fruity and sweet but not overly, With a few more sips the lightness gives way to more body and richness. I like the balance. By the third sip I realize this isn't quite like anything I have had. I think I taste a little bit of peat if that is possible in Japanese whiskey, but very subtle. Kind of like one part highland whiskey 3 or more parts good Irish. Overall I'm really enjoying it and glad I bought this and think I will drink it all neat or with a little water. Recommended.

25th April 2021

As title says, it does smell quite sweet, but the flavour is quite dry. It does have a smooth smoke, but these combinations made it difficult to pair with a mixer and a little too dry for me to go back again and enjoy on ice. Don't regret buying it, but will definitely try a single malt Japanese next time.

14th March 2021

very average, only good for mixing.

27th February 2021