It’s been a damn long time, hasn’t it ol droogs?
I’ve been well these past several months after my jump away from alcohol in Sober October and several nice week or two long sobriety stints between then and now. Truth be told, I haven’t had much money nor care for buying or reviewing whiskey lately, as after my sobriety I was left somewhat disenchanted by the prospect of getting back into it. After a long internal deliberation and meditation on the subject, I have come to the point where I think I can safely control my alcohol intake all the while providing you, my dear reader, a fun and informative experience into the tasting space of whisky.
Also, I’ve been spending way too much money on Magic: The Gathering lately, so my money has been going towards something a little more future proofed. It’s not a bad thing, and in fact I quite adore the old card game, for both the current gameplay it provides as well as the melancholic memories of late teenage life with my closest friends.
Without getting too far into the sap, let’s get this tasting underway, after all it’s what you are here for!
Fukano 10yr Japanese Whisky
Fukano Distillery
Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, Japan - Distilled from Rice
~$98.00
Nose - Weathers Caramels, leaf smoke, salted Pork, Blackberry Jam. This has some of the most unique and hard to trace noses I’ve had yet in a whiskey, although that may also be due to my break in detailed nosing! It’s quite a lovely experience though with no foul sensations whatsoever.
Palate - The flavors here are strong and abundant, coming on with a syrupy sweet consistency of caramel, birthday cake, vanilla, and some subtle graham cracker bits.
Finish - The finish is heavy and warm up front that fades into a modest sweetness and pleasant aftertaste of candied fruits and dark red wine.
Thoughts - After taking a while from reviewing whiskies, I think this is a pleasant come back to the hobby that I will still likely heavily limit, guaged off of interest and my own ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I’ve really missed having the ability to write my thoughts in medium format, and it surely helps my creativity flow if I have an outlet besides the 9-5 to focus that into. Writing and Photography are near and dear to my heart, and while I have started a new photo blog to scratch the itch of the later, I think the light buzz from the tasting lends greatly to the flow of my own scrawling madness. At the very least, it gives me a moment to meditate with myself about the happening of the world, and my little place within it.
Oh wait, you wanted my thoughts on the whisky? Ahhhhh, yes, in that case, it’s delightful. I know this is a limited release here in UT and I am not quite sure of the typical availability elsewhere, but for me it’s been quite a treat to pick up and I would certainly recommend it to those who have a finer palate than myself. It’s a bit on the pricey side of things, but I feel that for the experience provided, the ticket is priced just right.
8.5/10 - A delightful and intricate exploration into an exciting new grain mash. I recommend it.