Suntory Toki
- Price Range
- $90-$100
- Style
- Blended
- Country
- Japan
- ABV
- 43%
- Volume
- 700ml
- Appearance
- Clear gold
- Nose
- Light and crisp with refreshing citrus notes, green apple, basil, peppermint, thyme with subtle ginger spice.
- Palate
- Silky with a grapefruit-like bite and peppery notes with a hint of spice, balanced sweetness, light honey and vanilla.
- Finish
- Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak and white pepper, fades relatively quickly leaving a clean palate.
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Flavour Profile
Review
The Yamazaki Toki 12 Year Old is widely celebrated as a flagship of Japanese whisky, and it certainly showcases what makes the style distinctive - delicate, fruit-forward, and impeccably smooth. However, we found ourselves somewhat disappointed, though we acknowledge we're relative newcomers to Japanese whisky and perhaps had different expectations coming from a Scotch background. For those who love sweet, fruity, dessert-like whiskies without any rough edges, this will absolutely work. But we found it didn't resonate with our palate. Perhaps our Scotch-leaning preferences aren't aligned with the Japanese approach, but we'd recommend exploring other options unless you're specifically seeking that ultra-refined, sweet Japanese style.
- Two Whiskey Guys, 2020
Occasion
Casual summer drinking, aperitif before dinner, or as a refreshing highball with Japanese cuisine.
Right for you?
If you love sweet, fruity whiskies with a dessert-like character, or you're specifically exploring premium Japanese whisky.