greatness comes from diversity

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    Puncheon

    The Puncheon is considered as the “heart” of what makes Yamazaki Single Malt, Yamazaki.

    The Yamazaki Puncheon Single Malt Whisky is comprised of meticulously selected malts aged exclusively in puncheons crafted from hand-selected American oak. These large casks - approximately 480 liters, allow malt whiskies to mature slowly, imbuing them with a complexity and vibrance. They impart their subtle notes essential to the delicate base of the Yamazaki Single Malt.

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    spanish oak

    The Spanish oak is considered as the depth “enhancer” giving Yamazaki its quintessential multi-layered full flavor with mature fruity notes.

    The Yamazaki Spanish Oak Single Malt Whisky is comprised of meticulously selected malt whiskies matured in the highest quality oak casks from Northern Spain. They impart a delicately rich and decadent palate with subtle acidity and fruity aromas essential to the multi-layered flavor profile of the Yamazaki Single Malt.

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    mizunara

    Mizunara is considered the signature “enhancer” giving Yamazaki its quintessential Japanese character and elegance.

    The Yamazaki Mizunara Single Malt Whisky is comprised of meticulously selected long-matured malt whiskies aged in hand-crafted Mizunara (Japanese oak) casks, that impart their enigmatic spicy notes and incense-like flavor of sandalwood and agarwood essential to the Japanese-ness of the Yamazaki Single Malt.

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    peated malt

    The Yamazaki Peated Malt is considered a “hidden accent” giving Yamazaki its complexity and lingering finish.

    The Yamazaki Peated Malt is comprised of meticulously selected heavily peated malt whiskies that have been masterfully blended to create a Single Malt that is gentle and refined. The peated malt whiskies impart their subtly smoky, earthy notes essential to the complexity of the Yamazaki Single Malt.

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tasting notes

  • Color : Pale gold

    Nose : Green apple, mature pear, acacia honey with hint of vanilla

    Palate : Clean, velvety and mild, with delicate butterscotch notes

    Finish : Oaky woodiness with subtle sweetness

  • Color : Rich reddish amber

    Nose : Dried raisins and prunes, with hints of sundried tomatoes

    Palate : Delicately rich and decadent with subtle acidity

    Finish : Buttery with lingering acidity and hint of bitterness

  • Color : Amber

    Nose : Rich and elegant top note, custard cream, cinnamon

    Palate : Gentle on the tongue, aromatic and round with spiced sweet notes

    Finish : Distinctive deep woody notes reminiscent of Japanese incensetem description

  • Color : Bright gold

    Nose : Subtly smoky with green herbal notes

    Palate : Gently peated with hints of earthiness, pineapple and citrus notes

    Finish : Complex with lingering peatiness

Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery, multi-layered with fruit and Mizunara aromas.

With the introduction of the 2022 Yamazaki® Limited Edition Tsukuriwake Selection, the House of Suntory unveils the foundational pillars of Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky.

This collection honors Tsukuriwake, which means “artisanship through a diversity of making” and is composed of four Yamazaki single malts - Puncheon, Peated Malt, Spanish Oak and Mizunara, that together make the composition of Yamazaki, the pioneer of Japanese Single Malt.

This limited edition tasting flight consists of 1oz pours of the four 2022 Yamazaki® Tsukuriwake Selection whiskeys.

$400