![]() ![]() A slight hint of old sweat socks detracts, but it is very mild. Slightly floral, with fresh hay and a bit of oaky vanilla. Nose: Honey is the predominant characteristic, followed by green grapes, green apples and a touch of coconut. It comes in an unusual brick-shaped glass bottle (with screw cap). Now available at the LCBO for $60 CAD, Suntory Toki is lightly coloured, and bottled at 43% ABV. But it shows higher than usual variance, suggesting a wide range of reviewer opinions on Toki. But as you can see from above, the current 8.24 on 5 reviews puts it about typical for this class of blended Japanese whisky. Given its restricted geography, there are not a lot of reviews for this whisky yet. White Oak Akashi Blended: 8.01 ± 0.43 on 5 reviews ($$$) Suntory Old Whisky: 8.29 ± 0.32 on 7 reviews ($$$) Nikka From the Barrel: 8.81 ± 0.39 on 21 reviews ($$$) Kakubin (Suntory Whisky): 8.14 ± 0.86 on 4 reviews ($$) ![]() Here is how it compares to some other entry-level Japanese blends and grain whiskies: It is interesting to me that they have chosen to release a highball-style light whisky exclusively to North America – although all is welcomed, given how Japanese whisky has gotten exceedingly scarce here. So, no classic Japanese Mizunara oak is in here.Īs expected from that sort of mix, this is a light-tasting whisky, suitable for drinking neat and for those who enjoy highballs or scotch-and-sodas. Yamazaki malt is only a minor component, and is coming from both American white oak and Spanish oak. While most blends have historically been weighed toward Yamazaki malt, Suntory confirms that Hakushu malt (aged in American white oak) is the first “pillar” supporting this whisky. Rather than a NAS of an established line, this is a brand new entry-level blended whisky – and one that is specific for the North American market.Īs usual, this blend contains whiskies from Suntory’s two malt distilleries – Hakushu and Yamazaki – and its “heavy grain” Chita distillery. ![]() See for example my review of Hibiki Harmony from late last year.īut Toki is something a bit different. As a result, it is rare to see classic age-statement expressions outside of Asia. With the overwhelming demand for Japanese whisky in recent years, all the major Japanese distillers have moved the bulk of their core lines to new no-age-statement (NAS) expressions. ![]()
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