I, like many others, am a creature of habit. I have enjoyed the flavor of a particular brand of whiskey for the past few years. However, Ive decided to branch out and see what else I may enjoy. I have delved into the realm of the somewhat unthinkable, Japanese whiskey. Ive always thought of the country of being the origin of good rice wine or Saki, which I do enjoy as well. BUT, from the recommendation of my local store owner, I tried Sensei for a different take. It seemed to have good reviews and had a decent median price that I usually sample from of around $45. I brought it home and didn’t open it for a few days as the weekend came around. Then, I did a taste taste compared to my usual, Knob Creek.
The differences are absolutely notable on first encounter. The smell is sweeter and simpler, lacking the Smokey notes of American bourbon/whiskey. This smells more like a scotch. I tasted the same as the nose already hinted towards. It’s a lesser complex yet compound flavor. This is blended malt whiskey, which I have never heard of and explains the scotch flavor. My overview, this is a very good venture and I plan on sipping more and other choices in the near future. I highly suggest giving this a try.
~To enjoying new things my fellow gentlemen Patriots.