Suntory, The Yamazaki, Distiller's Reserve, Single Malt Whisky, Japan (43%)
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The House of Suntory
Yamazaki was Japan’s first distillery, established in 1923 by Shinjiro Tori. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky-making, but wanting to create something distinctly Japanese, Tori selected a site on the periphery of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient cultural centre.
Here, a unique, humid climate and high-quality water from Mount Tennozan’s springs come together in the production of very special whiskies: Japan’s oldest, and arguably some of its most well-known. Soft waters and frequent mists create ideal conditions for cask ageing here, as do hot summers and colder winters.
The distillery underwent a significant renovation in the late 1980s, which gave the team the ability to produce a variety of whisky styles, including single malts, for which they have now become famous on the global stage.
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The Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve is an introductory whisky to the range, shows the impeccable skill of Suntory master blender Shinji Fukuyo. In addition to holding the honour of Japan’s oldest single malt whisky distillery, his team at Yamazaki create myriad complexities of spirit, through varying many facets of the fermentation, distillation and maturation process.
These multifarious barrels are then married with supreme skill to create this delicious bottling. Softly sweet, with oak richness and hints of exotic spice, this is always a pleasure to share.
Rob Whitehead, Spirits Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (Oct 2022)
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