Tasting Methodology: Neat in a Canadian Glencarin glass. Rested 10 minutes. Nose: ripe yellow pear with hints of green apple Mouthfeel: oily, astringent apple peel, white oak Palate: apple. ripe boutique of fruits. Dry. Finish: woody oak Rating: 8/10 Price paid: $80 Value rating: 9/10 Overall Notes: this is a more dryer, riper, woody style of Japanese whiskey. I enjoy this more than Nikka yoichi and miyagikyo, but less than Kamiki. Would I get again? Yes. A solid, staple but not unique like Kamiki cedar.