Kaiyō Japanese Mizunara Oak

Color is a gold. Nose starts with a grassy, oily phase, followed by hints of honey and vanilla. First sip starts with a little mellow spice and smokiness, but not peat, more just a whiff of passing fire pit. This transitions to a subtle vanilla and honey middle, with a smooth mouthfeel, with faint notes of fruit. Finish is a return of the gentle spice, though only for a short time. Punches above its proof, but the finish could be longer. Overall, good, but not worth the price tag

Somehow I nose orchid, strong medical alcohol swab (reminds me of taking vaccine shot), not sweet at all. Does not taste similar to any whisky I tried so far, a little rough, salty, bitterness in the finish