Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve Japanese Whisky - 70cl
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve — the entry-level expression from Japan's first single malt distillery (founded 1923). Non-age-statement, matured in a blend of American oak, sherry-seasoned oak, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. The gateway to Yamazaki's celebrated single malt range.
Why you'll love it
- Delicate honey, gentle citrus, subtle sherry richness, and distinctive Mizunara-derived incense character
- From Yamazaki — Japan's first single malt distillery, founded 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii
- Perfect for introducing friends to Japanese single malt, everyday premium sipping, or Yamazaki collection building
- Presented in Yamazaki's iconic bottle design
Perfect pairings
Neat in a tulip glass, room temperature. Also excellent in a Japanese highball. Pairs beautifully with sushi, sashimi, aged cheeses, or dark chocolate.
Perfect for
- Introducing friends to Japanese single malt without age-statement premium
- Yamazaki collection building at accessible entry point
- Everyday premium sipping
- Gifting to whisky enthusiasts exploring Japanese single malt
Compare with
Ready to step up to a proper age statement? Try Yamazaki 12 Year Old ($239) — the celebrated core Yamazaki age statement. Prefer Suntory's other distillery? Hakushu Distiller's Reserve ($138) offers a lighter, greener alternative.
Frequently asked
What is "Distiller's Reserve"?
Suntory's terminology for the non-age-statement entry expression — a Master's selection of Yamazaki casks blended for a consistent house style. Doesn't carry an age statement but delivers the Yamazaki signature at accessible pricing.
What is Mizunara oak?
Japanese oak (Quercus crispula) — rare, expensive, and slow-growing. Imparts distinctive Japanese incense, sandalwood, and coconut notes to whisky. Yamazaki was the first distillery to systematically use Mizunara for maturation.
Is this a good introduction to Japanese single malt?
Yes — Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve is intentionally accessible, showcasing the Yamazaki signature without age-statement premium pricing. An excellent gateway.
Quick facts
- Distillery: Yamazaki (Kyoto, Japan — founded 1923)
- Style: Non-age-statement Japanese single malt
- ABV: 43%
- Volume: 70cl
- Cask: American oak + sherry-seasoned oak + Mizunara oak
- Delivery: Free islandwide delivery across Singapore
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromatic and warmly composed — soft fruit, honey, vanilla, gentle red berry, soft cinnamon, gentle Japanese oak, and warm toasted oak — distinctive and beautifully composed.
PALATE
Smooth and rounded — honeyed orchard fruit, vanilla cream, soft caramel, gentle red berry, soft cinnamon, dried apricot, and integrated multi-cask oak — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Medium and warmly oaked — lingering honey, vanilla, gentle berry, soft mizunara spice, and a gentle warmth fading evenly — distinctive and refined.
ABV: 43% ABV
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1 Bottle x 70cl, 2 Bottles (Save $6.00), 3 Bottles (Save $15.00) |
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