Grocery store presence does this gem a disservice. The bottle shape is enticing in that it possesses that distinctly minimal yet aesthetically gorgeous balance that the Japanese seem to often pull off effortlessly somehow though it’s really just the shape and size of a classic Tartarian brick. More importantly: the juice is light as a lager in color, and yes this is a light whiskey but not boring or weak by any means. A hint of leather somewhere in the prairie wind, lightly honeyed grains, white pepper and green apples. It needs nothing but I’m sure it’s great In cocktails. But why would I bother to find out for sure when it’s so tasty taken neat? Super pleasant and the perfect intro to Japanese whisky.