Single Malt Tsukuriwake Selection Cask Series Full Set (((Bottled 2022)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a collection of ultra-premium single malt whiskies, these bottles are fully matured and ready to be enjoyed upon release. Unlike wine, they do not mature further in the bottle and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright, away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted duck breast, rich dark chocolate desserts, and premium Japanese Wagyu beef.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2022 is a masterclass in the art of Japanese whisky blending, celebrating 'diversity in the making'—the core philosophy of Suntory's legendary Yamazaki Distillery. Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii on the outskirts of Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery, situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers meet to create a misty, humid microclimate ideal for wood maturation. This limited-edition full set showcases the four essential pillars of Yamazaki's flavor profile: Puncheon (American oak), Peated Malt, Spanish Oak, and the highly coveted, indigenous Mizunara Oak. Each expression reveals how distinct cask selections and malt treatments shape the spirit, reflecting a century of meticulous craftsmanship, innovative distillation, and deep reverence for nature.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii with technical assistance from Masataka Taketsuru, Yamazaki is the pioneer and foundational benchmark of Japanese whisky. Situated southwest of Kyoto at the foot of Mount Tennozan, the distillery occupies a tranquil river valley where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge. This geographic setting engenders an enduring misty microclimate, significant seasonal temperature variations, and access to exceptionally pure, soft subterranean spring water historically lauded by tea master Sen no Rikyu. Uniquely engineered to function as a self-contained ecosystem of distinct styles, Yamazaki employs diverse fermenters alongside pot stills of varied shapes, sizes, and condensation configurations. Its maturation program is celebrated for its virtuosic wood management under Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, incorporating American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Spanish oak sherry butts, and rare indigenous Mizunara Japanese oak. The resulting single malts, led by the flagship 12, 18, and 25 Year Old expressions, are distinguished by sandalwood spice, dried fruit complexity, and aristocratic balance.