Taketsuru 17-year-old

Review by Nonjatta contributor - Dramtastic:

Nikka Taketsuru 17-year-old. 43 percent alcohol.
Nose: Tinned peaches, dried apricots; wood stain, oak, licorice, lemon pepper, cream and a hint of lavender.
Palate: Malt, tinned peaches, lemon, sugared nuts and oak.
Finish: Medium length, bittersweet (lemon/tinned peaches) oak. Ends quite creamily.