Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve

Matured across three cask types at the same time, Yamazaki Japanese Single Malt draws on American oak, ex-sherry and mizunara oak simultaneously, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. At 43% ABV, the nose opens with red fruits and strawberries in the foreground, mizunara's signature incense floating in behind them like a subtle ghost. On the palate, raspberries and white peach step forward, while candied fruits and a whisper of wood spice bring welcome complexity. The finish is generously long, with vanilla and spice bringing things to a beautiful close. Read more