A blended whisky from The House of Suntory's three distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. Toki has a different composition to another Suntory blend, Hibiki, as its main components are Hakashu single malt and Chita grain whisky. It should work really well in a highball.
Fun fact: 'Toki' means 'time' in Japanese.
Soft orchard fruits and thyme honey are joined by a helping of peppermint in the backdrop.
More green apple on the palate leads along bright citrus notes from pink grapefruit. Bitter herbs, toasted almonds and vanilla oak linger underneath.
White pepper and ginger add spice to the finish.
Some whiskies definitely improve once some air is in the bottle. This is one. A few weeks after first opening, this has begun to open up- fruity, smooth, and fresh. Young, but not harsh. A definitely pleasant tipple.
I like that it doesn't taste like furniture polish like some Southern Whiskeys. It's got a very light, pleasant taste and after taste. This was my first time purchasing and will likely purchase again. Very good.
Classy orchard and citrus elements with hints of ginger and spice. Pretty happy that the bloke at Porters steered me onto this one.
If I'm honest when I first opened the bottle it tasted like nail varnish. But the second time I poured a dram it had transformed. Very different to Scotch. Lovely clean and fruity whisky. Definitely worth adding to anyone's collection
Another vote that toki in this case means season. This one is just ok for me. I don't think I'll be buying again. Not much flavor to drink neat and easily overpowered in a highball.
