FUYU Small Batch Japanese Whisky 80 Proof 700ml

Fuyu means Winter in Japanese. This whisky is a blend of malts and grains from distilleries on Japan's Honshu island where 8 out of the total 9 distilleries are located. A blended Japanese whisky made with malts and grains from distilleries on Japan's Honshu island. For those not keeping track, that's the main island of Japan, housing the lion's share of Japanese whisky distilleries. The label features some sort of giant snake/dragon with many people hands confronting a rightfully-confused chap with a sweet mask.

Tasting notes:

Nose - Sandalwood, greengages with a touch of earthy peat followed by slowly developing hints of buttered rye.

Finish - Dusty oak and earthy vanilla pod.