Chugoku Jozo Togouchi Blended Whisky
40% ABV - Japan
Nose: Sweet malt and grains, grass, orchard fruits, and white wine. Distant notes of lemon.
Taste: Very sweet cereals, flowers, white cake, and some light fruits.
Finish: Finishes a bit hot, with green pepper and sweetness. Medium length and slightly drying.
An interesting Japanese whisky that was passed on to my by a friend. The back of the bottle states malt and grain and the French on the front label makes me think there is a wine finish to it… but, that is a total assumption! I haven’t been able to find out why there is text on the bottle, written by the French 17th-century philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal.
Details: Pensees de Pascal, Chapitre 2, Misere de l’homme sans Dieu, 71.
Trop et trop peu de vin;
ne lui en donnez pas,
il ne peut trouver la verite;
donnez-lui en trop, de meme.
Tasted 01 October 2023. (Posted 9 December 2023.)
73/100
Detailed Rating Information...
90+: Fantastic whisky; highly recommended.
My favourite whiskies – I might have more than one bottle if the price is right and the supply is limited! The higher values in this range will reflect a stronger balance and consistency between components.
85-89: Great whisky; recommended.
Whiskies that tick the flavour boxes and you'll likely hear about these from me. An easy decision to order at a bar/restaurant and one to consider buying a bottle of.
80-84: Very good whisky; recommended, but still consider trying before you buy.
Most of these whiskies I was really happy to have the opportunity to taste, but, apart from a dram here and there, I don’t think I would buy a bottle.
75-79: Good whisky; consider trying before you buy.
These are whiskies that I did enjoy drinking, but likely would reach for another bottle or select something different to order.
65-74: Average; consider trying before you buy, but not recommended.
There is nothing that stood out about this whisky and I might be inclined to mix it with soda or in a cocktail, instead of trying to enjoy its own flavours.
50-64: Bad; not recommended.
I didn’t like this and would sooner pass on another opportunity and order a beer instead than have it again… but never say never.
