Single Malt Distillers Reserve
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely when stored upright, sealed, and away from direct sunlight.
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Pairs exceptionally well with grilled yakitori skewers, premium sashimi, or rich dark chocolate desserts.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery. Situated at the confluence of three rivers—the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu—the distillery benefits from a humid, misty microclimate ideal for cask maturation. The Yamazaki Single Malt Distillers Reserve is a masterfully blended non-age-statement expression that showcases the distillery's diverse cask program. It incorporates malt whiskies aged in Bordeaux wine casks, sherry casks, and rare, indigenous Mizunara oak casks. The legendary soft water of the region, once praised by the historic tea master Sen no Rikyu, forms the soul of this spirit, resulting in a complex profile marked by notes of fresh strawberry, cherry, and incense-like Mizunara oak.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery, located at the scenic convergence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers in Osaka Prefecture, where a unique humid microclimate and exceptionally pure water create the ideal environment for spirits maturation. Owned by Suntory, the distillery is globally celebrated for its pioneering craftsmanship and innovative maturation process, which utilizes a diverse array of cask types including Spanish sherry casks, American white oak, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. Yamazaki's signature style is characterized by a complex, multi-layered fruitiness and deep, spicy incense-like aromas, epitomized by legendary expressions such as their Single Malt 12 and 18 Years Old.