Suntory Yamazaki - Distiller's Reserve - Japanese Whiskey - 0.7L

Suntory Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve – Japan's icon from the mists of Katsura

The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve is the elegant introduction to the world of Japan's first and most famous single malt distillery, embodying the delicate balance of fruit, oak, and subtle spice for which Yamazaki is admired worldwide. It combines selected whiskies matured in American oak, Mizunara, and sherry casks to create a complex yet highly approachable profile that showcases Japanese precision and craftsmanship.

Taste experience

A harmonious dance of ripe red fruit, bright sweetness, and refined spice: juicy strawberries and raspberries open the tasting, carried by vanilla, honey, and a hint of white chocolate; in the background, delicate spice notes and a subtle touch of smoky wood unfold. The texture is silky, precise, and clearly structured – a modern Yamazaki that reveals depth with charming ease.

Special features

The magic of this malt lies in the composition of three cask worlds: fruit-forward American oak whiskies provide the bright sweetness, sherry casks bring red fruit and subtle depth, while rare Mizunara oak contributes ethereal sandalwood and incense notes. Through meticulous cask management and the humid, warm microclimate of Yamazaki, a single malt matures that combines Japanese elegance with a distinctive personality.

Tasting Notes

aroma

Red berries, vanilla cream, honey and delicate sherry spice, with sandalwood and a hint of citrus zest in the background.

palate

Silky and balanced with strawberry jam, light caramel notes, almond, a touch of cocoa and fine oak spice; hints of frankincense and coconut from the Mizunara.

finish

Medium to long, clean and pleasantly dry with red fruit, noble oak, some ginger and gentle sweetness.

Product details

• Alcohol content: 43% vol.
• Cask Type: American Oak, Mizunara & Sherry Casks
• Distillery: Yamazaki (since 1923)
• Contents: 0.7L

💡 Perfect for beginners and connoisseurs alike – a masterfully composed single malt that showcases the signature of Japan in a glass-friendly style!