Nikka Rare Old Super

Nikka Rare Old Super 

Nikka
Blended malt
Amber
43% ABV
Dram

Nose: Malted grains, vanilla, lemon zest, fresh baked bread, hints of hoppy beer. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, tingly, hot, astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Hoppy beer, vanilla, lemon zest, fresh baked bread, honey, barley sugar, hints of pear drops. 
Finish: Short. Malted grains, barley sugar, pear drops, lemon zest. 

Comments: 

Japanese blend. It’s not rare or old, or even super, but it’s quite decent. Lots of sweet malty notes, and some interesting esters. Decent session dram.

Verdict:

I like this.