Inekas Luna

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(Attention, first review. Please be forgiving)

He is a good one. Really, REALLY good. For my nose, hardly DHI, but very closely related to Gentleman Reserve Privee.

Almost twins, but the "little" one was not entrusted with any whisky. The opening comes off a bit softer, a bit gentler and tamer. Fruitier, sweeter, and a bit fresher. The chestnut also makes its presence known a few minutes earlier in direct comparison.

The iris (and what a beautiful one - in both) is present right from the start and finds its way to the forefront, where it then cuddles up powdery-soft to the leather. Together they are warm, cozy, but also always present in a subtle way.

In the dry down, they are VERY similar. I can recognize differences, but really only when I wear both at the same time.

He is less the leather-jacket-wearing, slightly rogue gentleman on the bar stool. He leaves that to the Reserve Privee.
He is his buddy, a bit more playful, not quite the daredevil. He COULD, but just doesn't want to right now. H/S...well, he is a bit less enduring, not quite as extroverted. But you can always reach for him again.

For me, an absolute recommendation and a safe blind buy if you like DHI or Reserve Privee. Has daily potential in autumn and winter, even for work. And for THAT price, you can hardly go wrong here.
If worst comes to worst, if he is not liked at all, you have a great gift for someone with a leather jacket.