Years back, I had a pour of Yamazaki 12 that was purchased in the 1980s. It was delightful, and I have clamored for a bottle ever since. Finally found one at a reasonable price, so here's the review... Pours a straw color, and brings a vibrant, floral, sweet nose...fruity, sugary...this is a bold, and wonderful, nose, particularly for the proof. Feel like Ireland and Scotland are both in this bottle, and Ireland emerges on the palate. Soft, gentle sweetness in a honey-like fashion is the base here, and one could argue the flavor is not very complex, but more a delicate flower. I find you get more by holding it on the tongue a bit, else it finishes bit more quickly than I'd like and, dare I say, a bit thin (blasphemy!). Very fruity with melon notes...I really enjoy this pour, but wouldn't want to pay much more for a bottle of this, as some of the Nikkas and the Hibiki I've enjoyed offer similar for much less...