As I finish up the last few drops of my Miyagikyo (which I'm a big fan of), I knew I had to crack open the Yoichi to make sure I could compare the two. Nose: Strong malt, honey, bread and a hint of smoke. Palate: Sweet, oily with the same malt, honey, bread and smoke as the nose. Finish: This is where things take an interesting turn. There is a distinct dry savoury, umami note that is almost a bit sake like. Up until now I wouldn't have been able to differentiate this from a standard Highland malt, but this finish makes it stand out. Overall more punchy and less floral than the Miyagikyo. Pretty good though.