I learned today that the entire Taketsuru line is being discontinued due to shortages. I had a sample of the Pure Malt a few weeks ago and I neglected to take meaningful notes. What I recall is that there was some malt, some sherry notes, and some honey sweetness. While I wasn't enamoured, it certainly wasn't offensive. That's as much as I recall. Apparently, It didn't leave much of an impression, so it's fair to say I won't miss it.