Yamazaki Tsukuriwake 2024 Full Set 48% NV

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Yamazaki • Tsukuriwake 2024 Golden Promise 48%

The Yamazaki Golden Promise is crafted using Golden Promise barley, a variety first cultivated in Scotland during the 1960s. This barley is highly regarded for its distinctive flavor and malting qualities. When combined with aging in American Oak casks, it enhances the inherent qualities of the Yamazaki base, resulting in a whisky with a malty and rich character that features sweet, fruity, and citrus notes.

Color: Barley gold
Nose: A fragrance reminiscent of sweet malt, vanilla, and honey.
Palate: rich and full with flavors of orange marmalade and custard.
Finish: Sweet and fruity with citrus notes. It lingers long and pleasantly.

Yamazaki • Tsukuriwake 2024 Islay Peated 48%

Islay peat is known for imparting one of Scotch whisky’s most distinctive flavors, celebrated around the world for its unique smokiness. The Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt balances this smoky quality with a characteristic sweetness, thanks to the special water and maturation processes that define Yamazaki whisky. This blend of traditions is particularly noticeable on the nose, where the gentle smoke meets a hint of biscuit.

Color: Bright gold
Nose: Gently smoky with a hint of biscuit
Palate: Smooth and sweet, reminiscent of brown sugar, followed by a citrus note of bitter orange
Finish: Warm, lingering, and sweetly smoky

Yamazaki • Tsukuriwake 2024 18 Years Old Mizunara 48%

After years of careful experimentation, Yamazaki's blenders have uncovered the key to the unique qualities of Mizunara casks: time. Extended aging imparts distinct spiciness and introduces notes of sandalwood and aloe to the Yamazaki. The result is a beautifully complex whisky, rich and elegant, where fruit, spice, and wood harmonize to create a sensory experience.

Color: Reddish amber
Nose: Rich and elegant with top notes of dark cherry and ripe peach, along with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Palate: Subtly spiced with underlying notes of Japanese incense.
Finish: Long and lingering, accentuated by clove, sandalwood, and hints of dried coconut.

Hakushu • Tsukuriwake 2024 Peated Malt 48%

The Hakushu Peated Malt Aged 18 Years showcases the mastery of blending ingredients, techniques, and terroir. Drawing on a rich history of using peated malt, the House of Suntory's blenders expertly use Hakushu's unique climate to unlock the nuanced flavors hidden within the robust smoky character of the malt. The whisky’s long maturation, enriched by Hakushu’s pristine water, unfolds a wave of clean smoke, which gradually deepens into herbaceous mineral notes and subtle hints of ripe apples.

Color: Luminous gold
Nose: Fresh and vibrant, with top notes of sage, ripe green apple, and subtle hints of pineapple.
Palate: A complex smoky profile, unveiling layers of herbal notes, grapefruit, and acacia honey.
Finish: Clean, lingering smoke with undertones of fresh green citrus.