The first Japanese whiskey that I've tried. The first thing you notice is how light in color the whiskey is. The nose is very faint with some vanilla, ripe green fruit, and a light lysol-lemon scent. The taste has a bit more of the vanilla with a little bit of a minty, pine flavor. This is super smooth, and the finish is virtually non-existent. I prefer a bit more of a punch with the taste and finish, but it is nice easy sipper overall.