Suntory Whisky Yamazaki "Distiller's Reserve" Japanese Single Malt Whisky 750 ml

Notes from the Maker:

Maturation: Aged in Bordeaux wine casks, alongside some Sherry casks whisky of around 20 years. It has also been blended with whisky from mizunara casks.

86 Proof

Tasting Notes:

Awards/Reviews:

"Juicy! Fragrant raspberries and strawberries, a creamy coconut note at first, as the mizunara shows itself, then it teases with something akin to a lovely bit of a brie at the back end of a perfumed room. It’s one of the most interesting drams I’ve nosed in a while. In the mouth: oh yes, a lovely medium weight of fruit cascading down the tongue. Mouthwatering. All the summer fruit bushes that you could wish for. Cherries lead in for me, with a little redcurrant and blackcurrant. Peaches. A touch of grapefruit. Vanilla. Into the spices towards the end, but they’re ever so gentle – a little pepper, a waft of cinnamon. This shows remarkable character and a whole bunch of interesting flavors. It’s marvellous stuff – just the thing if you’re a Speyside drinker looking to expand your horizons further. No single flavor dominates – as I’ve found so often with Japanese whisky, it’s the way it’s put together, the blending, that impresses me the most. In short: absolutely brilliant." - Malt Review