Originally posted by Digitalis 
I have never tried Japanese whisky, how is it?
Too early to tell, I've only had one sip of it so far and the 51.4% abv are a bit too much for my tastebuds to be able to cherish a whisky that's supposed to be floral and delicate. I've got no problem with 48% abv in a Laphroaig Quarter Cask, but I think I'll dilute my next dram of this one with a little water. But I've had a glass of another Japanese blend at new year's eve, an Akashi from White Oak Distillery, and that was unmistakenly not a single malt scotch (high grain content), but very nice. So I think the Nikka (which has a great reputation) will not disappoint. Perhaps I'll have to let it sit for a while, I've made the experience that I'll enjoy a Whisky more the longer I've had it oxzidize (in a half empty bottle or a glass in front of me, but when it's in the glass it is too tempting too wait
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