Our second private barrel honoring our founder Mitsuru Akashi. We chose a cask strength Kaiyō to amp up the intensity in contrast to the last barrel we chose. Hazelnuts in sherry abound! 56% The flavor is big - Mizunara oak spices waft of orange oil and browned sugar. I also get a reminiscence of stewed apricots in maple syrup....lots to unpack here.