The speaker is a fan of Japanese whiskey and in this video, they taste and review various types of Japanese whiskeys, including Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Nikka. They start with Suntory, specifically the 12-year and 18-year Yamazaki, and note the differences in taste and smoothness. They then move on to Nikka, trying the Yoichi and From The Barrel, and discussing the history and characteristics of the brand. The speaker also tries the To-go-chee, a lesser-known Japanese whiskey, and is surprised by its unique flavor. Throughout the video, the speaker shares their thoughts on the different whiskeys, often using the phrase "very nice" to describe them. They conclude by encouraging viewers to try Japanese whiskey and thanking the Suntory and Nikka brands.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker's favorite type of whiskey is Japanese whiskey.
2. The speaker is drinking Yamazaki whiskey, which is a Japanese brand.
3. The oldest distillery in Japan is Yamazaki, established in 1923.
4. Suntory and Nikka are two major Japanese whiskey companies.
5. The speaker has a 12-year-old and an 18-year-old Yamazaki whiskey.
6. The speaker has never tried 18-year-old whiskey before.
7. Suntory was featured in the movie "Lost in Translation" with Bill Murray.
8. Nikka was founded by a Japanese whiskey maker named Taketsuru.
9. Taketsuru studied whiskey-making in Scotland and later joined Suntory.
10. Nikka's first whiskey was Yoichi, released in 1934.
11. The speaker has a Nikka Yoichi and a Nikka From The Barrel whiskey.
12. The speaker also has a Togo Chee whiskey, which is a blend of Scottish and Canadian whiskey.
13. The speaker notes that single malt whiskey was not popular when it was first introduced.
14. The speaker recommends trying Nikka From The Barrel whiskey for its unique flavor.
15. The speaker did a blind taste test to guess which whiskey was the 12-year-old and which was the 18-year-old Yamazaki.
16. The speaker notes that the color of the whiskey can give away its age.
17. The speaker believes that trying different types of whiskey is like trying different types of burgers - there's a whole world of options beyond the most well-known brands.