Paul T HB

9.4

Real Tequila, chilled is a must
Distillery notes as follows.

It can hardly get more pure than this--basically, this is Fortaleza Blanco direct from the still. Distillery tasting notes: "Aromas of fruit, baked fully-ripened agave, green olive, and earth are invitingly present. Slightly brighter and a touch more rustic than the regular blanco, the accents of butter, olive, earth, black pepper, and vegetal qualities in the flavor are enhanced because it comes straight from our small copper pot still, without adding water prior to bottling." — 3 years ago

Ryan Stewart

9.3

Deep copper color. Roasted chestnuts, almonds, dried cherries, sherry, blackberry jam, vanilla, dry tannins, a hint of nail varnish. Very complex, long finish. — 9 years ago

Ryan Stewart

9.0

Deep copper color. Rich dried red fruits, honey, vanilla, toasted almonds, maraschino cherry, and toffee. Medium + body, medium + finish. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

The Chichibu Distillery in Hokkaido Japan is boutique in the extreme with just 14 employees and two small copper pot stills. This whisky is a blend of Japanese material blended with Whiskies sourced from around the world including Canada, the USA, Ireland and Scotland. Typical attention to detail has produced a meticulous blend showing more highland grainy flavours than the peaty west coast flavours of Scotland. If I ever return to Niseko for skiing I will make an attempt to visit this wonderful little distillery in Hokkaido. 46% ABV. — 4 years ago

Jason Brater

9.1

Great end to the night. — 7 years ago

with Heather

Ryan Stewart

9.1

Deep copper color. Sherry, almond, chestnut, blackberry, orange peel, caramel. Long, syrupy finish. Amazing! — 9 years ago

Daniel Hsu

9.1

First batch of whisky from a new San Jose distillery! — 6 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.4

Color of caramel, copper, and saturated orange. Nose of fermented grains, oak, some apples, some sugar sweetness. Taste follows similar note, a bit thin with addition of spice and zest. Aftertaste is quite zest and some mineral salt. Considering she is 10 yr, very smooth. — 7 years ago

Ryan Stewart

9.4

Burnished copper. Blueberry, pomegranate, cherry reduction, vanilla bean, coconut, malt, raisins, figs, nail varnish, and spiced rum. Medium + body, long finish. Exceptionally complex vintage Karuizawa! — 9 years ago

Ryan Stewart

9.1

Deep copper color. Rich aromas of caramel, vanilla bean, incense, cedar, and creme brûlée. Cigar smoke, leather, and pipe tobacco round out the nose. Palate has baked pears, white raisins, dried apricot, and hazelnut. Long finish. — 9 years ago