I got this and my Hakushu 12 in little 180ml bottles at Narita, cause a tour group cleaned out the terminal of normal sized bottles while I was there. Glad I got this anyway! "Sound" greets you with fruit fruit fruit, then goes in as honey and nuts. A little water enhances the fresh oak essence. It finishes smooth and sweet; you can almost imagine this bowing to you. It's just an immensely enjoyable blend. Don't bother with this in a highball. It doesn't hold up to THAT much water. Glad this is finally in the US... much cheaper in Japan, though.