We've said it before but it bears repeating, this family owned brand is poised to become the next big thing in Japanese Whisky. And smart bottlings like this are a great example of why. Taking their already popular flagship blend and bringing the abv up to 45% ABV, the extra punch this version carries makes it shine in classic Highballs and myriad other cocktails. While this really shines in a mixed drink the whisky itself over delivers on complexity with notes of fresh apple, green pear, nougat and water chestnuts on the nose and flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, honey-ed porridge and gentle spices on the palate. Solid stuff.