Butterscotch and barrel smoke presented in a light and delicate way on the nose. Behind that is some dried fruit and cherry syrup. The palate is very balanced and lightweight, almost like a smoked sake. Some of those dry fruit sherry notes show up with some slight citrus. It then moves towards a sweet cherry then finishing off with a bit of a black tea or coffee finish. Not a whole lot going on here but definitely not a one trick pony! Personally this has all the characteristics of something I'd drink regularly. Bit of smoke, bit of sweetness, bit of richness, and all the luxury of enjoying a Japanese whiskey.