This is grain whiskey, and probably a bit on the young side. If you don't like young-ish grain, this isn't your whiskey. Otherwise, it's a lovely dram. The nose is simply beautiful, with poundcake, honey, floral notes, and just a touch of citrus. The palate is all that, with a strong vanilla note that rolls in and out as you work through the palate. For me, the vanilla holds through for a long time on the finish. I've picked up a couple of bottles while traveling. I'm at a loss to understand why Suntory doesn't sell it in the US.