I can taste the strawberry from the component wine cask blend, and the heavy smoothness from the white oak component. Light and fruity, grain kick at the end. Honey, strawberries and a little peach. Wood flavor is not my favorite, as usual with Japanese whiskies, but it makes up for it elsewhere. Peach shows up more as a highball. Pretty interesting paired with smoked nuts, brings out the grain. Didn't care for it with milk chocolate or walnuts.