Continuing to work my way through whiskies in my collection that I've not yet reviewed. I bought this bottle a few years ago, and apparently it's since been discontinued. It was another impulse purchase when Japanese whisky was really taking off, and my favorite (Hibiki 12) was getting very scarce. Color is a clear Pantone 137. Nose is reminiscent of fruitcake and honeycomb, with saline, malt, and some yeasty bread dough following. Not nearly as viscous as the Mars Iwai Tradition I reviewed immediately preceding this, but there is some creaminess; it's not thin, and the flavors are fuller and more intense. There's some sweet dried orange, and a little smoke and charcoal on the finish. While this whisky is pleasant enough, it pales in comparison to its Nikka Whisky From The Barrel sibling, which is divine. This is a blend, and qualifies as a "Japanese Whisky." 3.5 on the Distiller scale. Would I buy it again? That's something of a moot point, as this particular release has been discontinued--although there is a 2020 (and continuing) bottling with a different label and a "refined formula" according to the company. 43% ABV. N.B.: All spirits tasted neat in a Glencairn glass.