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 Includes:
- Yamazaki Puncheon 2022 Edition
- Yamazaki Spanish Oak 2022 Edition
- Yamazaki Mizinara 2022 Edition
- Yaamzaki Peated Malt 2022 Edition
YAMAZAKI PUNCHEON
2022 EDITION
The Puncheon is considered as the “heart” of what makes Yamazaki Single Malt, Yamazaki.
The Yamazaki Puncheon Single Malt Whisky comprises 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 vibrancy. They impart their subtle notes, essential to the delicate base of the Yamazaki Single Malt.
TASTING NOTES
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
YAMAZAKI PEATED
2022 EDITION
The Yamazaki Peated Malt is considered a “hidden accent” giving Yamazaki, its complexity and lingering finish.
The Yamazaki Peated Malt comprises 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.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Subtly smoky with green herbal notes
PALATE
Gently peated with hints of earthiness, pineapple, and citrus notes
FINISH
Complex with lingering peatiness
YAMAZAKI SPANISH OAK
2022 EDITION
The Spanish oak is considered as the depth “enhancer” giving Yamazaki its quintessential multi-layered full flavour with mature fruity notes.
The Yamazaki Spanish Oak Single Malt Whisky comprises 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 flavour profile of the Yamazaki Single Malt.
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Dried raisins and prunes, with hints of sun dried tomatoes
PALATE
Delicately rich and decadent with subtle acidity
FINISH
Buttery with lingering acidity and hint of bitterness
YAMAZAKI MIZUNARA
2022 EDITION
Mizunara is considered the signature “enhancer” giving Yamazaki its quintessential Japanese character and elegance.
The Yamazaki Mizunara Single Malt Whisky comprises meticulously selected long-matured malt whiskies aged in hand-crafted Mizunara (Japanese oak) casks, that impart their enigmatic spicy notes and incense-like flavour of sandalwood and agar wood essential to the Japanese-ness of the Yamazaki Single Malt
TASTING NOTES
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 incense
