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Anybody have any experience with Hibiki Harmony? It's the only Hibiki I can access at the moment but I've never tried it

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It’s good. Very “light” for a whisky. Has a very floral nose which comes through on the taste with a good fruitiness that makes it on the “sweeter” side for a whisky due to it being finished in sherry casks. so it’s like a speyside Scotch and slightly reminds me of an aberlour or Macallan...but very slightly! Little to no burn and short finish. However, if you can track down a bottle of nikka from the barrel I would suggest that instead. More complex and less floral/sweet. But can’t go wrong with the harmony if you can’t find the nikka.
Wow, well said! This pretty close to what I experienced too. Haha I always compared it to Macallan 12, but a little smoother. It’s a fantastic whiskey, especially for the price.
 
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@Jking I’m going to get a bottle of Harmony once I thin the herd. Sounds like something I’d really enjoy. I always want the rare ones though, and I’m not sure why. Around here I can’t even find Nikki from the barrel, only their two Coffey ones.

I like sherry finish, enjoying this tonight as I have put the Crown XR away (I can get carried away with it). From what you are describing, you may like RB Lustau too.

 
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Weller Special Reserve...the best $19 bottle of bourbon you can buy.

 
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Finally found a bottle @Jking

Pairing it with a montecristo #2

Awesome!! I don’t smoke so I’ll have to take your word for the pairing!! But how do you like the whisky?
 
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Awesome!! I don’t smoke so I’ll have to take your word for the pairing!! But how do you like the whisky?

It’s smooth, easy as CR for me to enjoy. Flavor is awesome, and an easy peppery finish. Really nice for my taste, it’s just comfortable all around. It’s one I can get carried away with I can tell all ready. I expected more fragrance, but I’ll always look out for and I’m happy it’s in the cabinet.

Twist off cap, plain label and bottle is cool too.
 
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Ok it’s sunny and warm (not hot) and Saturday and it’s time to get outside ...




For some chilled wine and chilled music. HAGWE
 
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Decided to go for the scotch tonight. Went with the Lagavulin 8 year to start.

 
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Decided to go for the scotch tonight. Went with the Lagavulin 8 year to start.


I see your going through the Hibiki at a decent pace 👍. Nice selection.
 
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RIP one of my favs. Time to get some more.

Honestly Frapin Extra is way better the Louis 13 by far. Different but better. Like Unicorn tears.
 
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A bottle of 1933 Para Port from Seppetsfield in the Barossa Valley of South Australia...



Cork was all gone, so this was a drink all now situation...



Very dark and sticky.



Plenty of sediment and a nice keepsake bottle 😀

 
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My neighbors from 2 doors down hosted a stag and doe party yesterday, as their oldest daughter is getting married in September. Lots of beer flowing, they roasted a whole pig and a lamb, salads, baked potatoes, and desserts too. Lots of draws and games to raise money for the couple.
Later in the evening as the event was winding down a few of us made a trip down to our hosts bar, as he had a few new bottles of Scotch to try. This one was the star of the night for me - really enjoyed it and am currently working at acquiring some...

 
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Already had a Michters American Whiskey but moving to Blantons for #2...

 
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Hey guys, wanted to ask how you feel about age statements on bottles. More and more I’m finding for my tastes, they are almost irrelevant. Don’t get me wrong, I’d love to have a 20 yr old bottle of Scotch, I’m just saying I’m not sure I can appreciate the taste more than some others with no age statement.

I think the Nikki brand really opened this thought up for me. It’s so smooth (without even a hint of being watered down) and complex, yet no age statement at all.