Allegedly not "real Japanese whisky" if you're concerned about that. Nose: Crisp apples, pears, and honey. Heavy cake-y malt. Peaches, green grapes with the skins. Taste: light pear upside down cake with dense honey. Mild peaty and fruity finish including melons and peaches. Almost a bananas foster note as well. Not a bad blend. The taste is varied enough not to get too boring or one dimensional. Wouldn't pay more than like $40 a bottle though.