White Oak Akashi Japanese Single Malt

A winsome floral nose with icing sugar green tea sweet toffee and juicy fruits including apricot dragon fruit and ripe watermelon. The honey-fruity core of tangerine watermelon orange oils Starburst candies and a little caramel imports attractive flavors the balance and complexity given heft by the white pepper and dried chili notes. The drawback is the lack of body and texture. The end brings a flurry of pepper and burnt oak and a long tail of melon and spices.