Suntory Toki Japanese WhiskySuntory's Toki (Japanese for "time") is a blend of malt whiskies from the Hakushu and Yamazaki distilleries and grain whisky from the Chita distillery. The nose offers light scents of honey, vanilla, citrus, and grain. On the palate, flavors of citrus, coconut, and almonds give way to a finish featuring lemon zest, vanilla, and a bit of spice. This blend makes for an easy sipper or a wonderful highball base.

alongside some less common ones like downy birch

a testament to the painstaking process and strict traditions that still go into making each bottle today

date and orange peel

while that high rye content provides a distinctive peppery spice that adds depth and character

The palate follows with barley fruit

The palate entry is bittersweet and nearly dry

Diameter: 2 in

Like a flying kick to the senses

the Single Barrel offering uses barrels of only one - the OBSV recipe (higher rye mash

The brand reemerged after Prohibition and became the last standing Maryland Rye

This Spanish vermouth is our favorite for an olive garnished Martini

but also finding an easy home in many other drinks