![]() ![]() Yet Toki managed to remain interesting from start to finish. Here’s what’s interesting: I typically use these words to describe a boring or disappointing dram. If you haven’t guessed by now, “light” and “mild” are the very words that spring to mind when I’d describe Toki. Malt and oak finally start creeping into their own, nearly matched by a leafy, green tea note and a whisper of honey. Green apple, pear, lemongrass and raw nuts with hints of pineapple and toasted oak.įinish: Short. Palate: If you dig Sake, this will likely be your jam. Floral touches like mint-basil and a vaguely vegetal or brine-like essence round out the experience. Skinless green apple, melon, white grape and honey spring to mind. Mildly toasty oak mostly overshadowed by fruit and floral notes. Suntory describe Toki as “silky with a subtle sweet and spicy finish.” Let’s see what I get: Details on the respective distilleries can be found here. Suntory Whisky Toki is a blend from Suntory’s three distilleries: Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita. Fun fact if you’re not versed: Suntory is the parent company of Jim Beam. This leaves Suntory Whisky Toki as the de facto gateway into Japanese whisky in my neck of the woods. Case in point: My favorite local liquor store recently got Hibiki Harmony, which costs $87.99. Unlike scotch, however, Japanese whisky doesn’t have the benefit of robust stock and variety (yet). Like scotch, many expressions are on the costly side. Japanese whisky has a bit of a barrier to entry.
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