Nose - vanilla bean, slight nip on the nostrils Taste - sweet honey and vanilla for days Finish - so smooth, a warmth left in the belly and a pleasant oaky/vanilla is left over on the palate, breathing out as you finish a sip reinvigorates the taste Score - 4.5, Japanese whiskies are killing it right now, atleast the ones I've tried. This is cheaper than some others, but don't let that fool you on the quality. Scoring Legend 5.0 - Outstanding, unmatched to others 4.5 - Excellent, I will always keep a bottle in stock if possible 4.0 - Very good, quite enjoyable to drink, can consider as a solid choice 3.5 - Good, would taste again 3.0 - Average 2.5 - Acceptable, still drinkable 2.0 - Inferior, able to drink but not enjoyable 1.5 and below—wouldn’t drink again unless I am desperate