Like every other whiskey lover, I happily jumped on the Japanese Whiskey train a few years ago and have yet to jump off. My undisputed favorite is the Suntory Japanese Yamazaki Single Malt 18 Year Old. I find it super easy and satisfying to drink. There is definitely a cherry note with a full, smooth finish. I just love it. But it's expensive and near impossible to buy now. Even when I was in Japan I couldn't find it, and I was at the Yamazaki Distillery. So annoying! (Update - I did manage to find a bottle online but it was almost $400!)
But if you can get your hands on it, you won't regret it. The first time I had it was at Bar Jackalope (inside Seven Grand Whiskey Bar in downtown Los Angeles) years ago. I wonder if they still have it....
So, what is my next option that is still readily available? Redbreast Irish Whiskey 12 Year. Not as complex and full as the Yamazaki, but there is a certain buttery rich smoothness that I consistently enjoy.
Neither whiskey is peat-y. I don't like peat-y. I can't even spell it.
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