A tangle of lemon, lime, and star fruit scents, developing stronger notes of Bartlett pear, supported by aromas of dragonfruit, allspice, nutmeg, and star anise. Fresh and clean on the palate, with icing sugar, lemon mousse, kiwi, lime, honeydew, and pear, then light vanilla, pineapple, and candied orange ahead of a mouth-coating finish with a bite of lemon peel. A charming expression highlighting Fukano’s shochu traits.
92 points, Jonny McCormick, Whisky Advocate (Summer 2024)