I am going to be as honest as possible here: DO NOT BUY THIS. This is not even Japanese Whisky, is scottish matured in japan. Even the NAS expression is better. Pale Straw color, 40%abv. On the nose, it is nothing. Rice and soap. But very dim. On the palate is spicy with maybe a wasabi/chilli note. Aftertaste is short with a small peat note and pepper. Overall i give this dram a very low score: 48/100. Not recommended.