The Kurayoshi 18-year-old

Ross Taylor

May 15, 2026, 09:20:27

Quite cosy, honestly. Bit of sweet fruit, soft spice, and a wee smoky edge 🥃 Feels warm and easy, with a mellow finish that hangs about nicely.

Ross Thompson

May 12, 2026, 07:50:53

Nose right away: peat smoke... but wait, there's vanilla too? Like a campfire baking apple crumble 🤔🍎 Palate: spicy! Hits you first, then... oh, there's fruit underneath. Maybe dried stuff. Got that warm vanilla thing going on though. Finish: long, smoky, coats your tongue. Kinda earthy at the end. Overall: complex wee dram, init? The smoke and sweet play nice together 👍 A wee bit rough round the edges maybe, but that's character, isn't it?

Karl Graham

May 8, 2026, 06:32:13

Oh blimey, this one's got a lovely fruity kick 🍎 with a bit of honey sweetness. 🍯 Smooth as anything, really. A touch of smoke comes through too, like a cozy evening. 😊 Goes down easy, mate. Not bad at all, cheers! 🥃

Ruby Watson

Apr 29, 2026, 06:51:03

Smoky notes, like a campfire after rain. 🌧️ A bit of honey sweetness, followed by a spicy kick. Hints of dried fruit and warm malt. 🍞 Warming on a chilly evening. Not too harsh, quite smooth actually. Reminds me of old leather books and dried oranges. 📚 Easy drinking, pleasant aftertaste. Good for sipping by the fire. 🔥 A bit of that peaty earthiness, lovely. Pairs well with a quiet night in. Y'know, like a hug in a glass. Cheers! 🥃

Yvette Harris

Apr 19, 2026, 21:02:44

Right then, had a wee dram of this tonight 🥃. Nose is proper smoky, like peat fires burnin🔥. Gets ya right in the nose. Taste... sweet start, honey-ish? Then hits hard with oak and spice. Bit of fruit maybe, apple or peer🍐. Finish is long, warming. Makes you feel cozy inside. Definetly not for everyone, but I reckon its brill for a cold eveing. Cheers mates 🍻.