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2011-06-30
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B.A.R. Executive is a very popular upstairs Whisky and Cocktail bar - operated by a Japanese Bar Tender and Mixologist! He does make some pretty interesting drinks, and the Ice-Sphere in the whisky drinks are in fact hand carved by him Ichiro-san on the spot! .A platter of Pretzels and Japanese Garlicky bread based snacks are given to the customers. A little too strong to go with the drinks tonight.... 6/10.余市 Nikka Yoichi 12 Years -This isn't a Japanese Whisky I personally nor usually
B.A.R. Executive is a very popular upstairs Whisky and Cocktail bar - operated by a Japanese Bar Tender and Mixologist! He does make some pretty interesting drinks, and the Ice-Sphere in the whisky drinks are in fact hand carved by him Ichiro-san on the spot! .
A platter of Pretzels and Japanese Garlicky bread based snacks are given to the customers. A little too strong to go with the drinks tonight.... 6/10.
余市 Nikka Yoichi 12 Years -This isn't a Japanese Whisky I personally nor usually order, as it is an entry level whisky compared to the more aged options! However I was just here for a casual drink and chat with a friend so price dictates more! If I really wanted to enjoy a better whisky I would pick the much higher priced options (obviously being charged a premium here!). This was mostly about malt sweetness to me but overall well rounded. Not much peatiness or oak, but with a subdued fragrance I suppose ! 7/10
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Suntory Hibiki 12 Years - I have been drinking Hibiki since around 10-15 years ago already. Back then I really liked this! Over the years however I'm starting to find this to be quite fakishly sweet despite the very spiced fruitiness in the background, it's almost like it has sugar or honey added! A drink I appreciate for its unique flavour rather than outright embracing this approach! 7/10
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Seasonal Cocktail -This is made from seasonal Kyoho 巨峰 grapes, together with a New Zealand wine of Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc. At $138 this is not cheap but was very tasty. I think it could do with a bit more 'wine' rather than the singular tumbler that was added in. Addictive, but not exactly value-for-money. 6.9/10
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OVERALL, this is one of the most interesting Japanese bars in HK and there's still a few I haven't visited yet. Appreciate here for their special cocktails, limited edition Whisky offerings as well as the Japanese atmosphere and the hand-carved ice spheres. But only if you don't mind pay a premium for the quality!
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