Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve

Matured across three cask types at the same time, Yamazaki Japanese Single Malt puts American oak, ex-sherry and mizunara oak to work all at once, and the results are pretty spectacular. At 43% ABV, the nose opens with red fruits and strawberries up front, mizunara's signature incense drifting in behind them like a quiet ghost. On the palate, raspberries and white peach take centre stage, with candied fruits and a whisper of wood spice adding welcome complexity. The finish is generously long, with vanilla and spice rounding everything off beautifully. Read more