Kura The Whisky Pure Malt Japanese Rum Cask Finish

I like

Slightly sweet on the front, beautiful, soft, and mellow as it rolls off the tongue.

ugh, this was just not good. not balanced at all. hot up front even though it's only 40% abv. it has a weird finish, like an burnt aftertaste. I tried it in a highball thinking that it would be better but that aftertaste is still there. not sure what to do with this bottle.