This stunning four bottle collection from the iconic Yamazaki Distillery features four beautiful single malts that have being created using different types of malt and a variety of cask types, resulting in a series that displays the full, epic range of possibilities with the sublime single malt created at Yamazaki. 

The four whiskies are, puncheon matured, peated malt, Spanish oak matured and Mizunara matured, and each of them displays a unique style of its own, from thick peat smoke to Mizunara spice and rich sherried fruits. 

This collection allows you to explore Yamazaki whisky deeper than ever before, furthering your knowledge and understanding of the distillery while delighting your senses at the same time.

If you’re a fan of Yamazaki whisky, this collection is a must have. 

The Tsukuriwake Selection Consists Of:

Yamazaki Puncheon 2022 Edition Single Malt

The Puncheon is considered as the “heart” of what makes Yamazaki Single Malt, Yamazaki.

The Yamazaki Puncheon Single Malt Whisky is comprised of meticulously selected malts aged exclusively in puncheons crafted from hand-selected American oak. These large casks - approximately 480 litres, allow malt whiskies to mature slowly, imbuing them with a complexity and vibrance. They impart their subtle notes essential to the delicate base of the Yamazaki Single Malt.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Pale gold
Nose: Green apple, mature pear, acacia honey with hint of vanilla
Palate: Clean, velvety and mild, with delicate butterscotch notes
Finish: Oaky woodiness with subtle sweetness

Yamazaki Peated Malt 2022 Edition Single Malt

The Yamazaki Peated Malt is considered a “hidden accent” giving Yamazaki its complexity and lingering finish.

The Yamazaki Peated Malt is comprised of meticulously selected heavily peated malt whiskies that have been masterfully blended to create a Single Malt that is gentle and refined. The peated malt whiskies impart their subtly smoky, earthy notes essential to the complexity of the Yamazaki Single Malt.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Bright gold
Nose: Subtly smoky with green herbal notes
Palate: Gently peated with hints of earthiness, pineapple and citrus notes
Finish: Complex with lingering peatiness

Yamazaki Spanish Oak 2022 Edition Single Malt

The Spanish oak is considered as the depth “enhancer” giving Yamazaki its quintessential multi-layered full flavour with mature fruity notes.

The Yamazaki Spanish Oak Single Malt Whisky is comprised of meticulously selected malt whiskies matured in the highest quality oak casks from Northern Spain. They impart a delicately rich and decadent palate with subtle acidity and fruity aromas essential to the multi-layered flavour profile of the Yamazaki Single Malt.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Rich reddish amber
Nose: Dried raisins and prunes, with hints of sundried tomatoes
Palate: Delicately rich and decadent with subtle acidity
Finish: Buttery with lingering acidity and hint of bitterness

Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 Edition Single Malt

Mizunara is considered the signature “enhancer” giving Yamazaki its quintessential Japanese character and elegance.

The Yamazaki Mizunara Single Malt Whisky is comprised of meticulously selected long-matured malt whiskies aged in hand-crafted Mizunara (Japanese oak) casks, that impart their enigmatic spicy notes and incense-like flavour of sandalwood and agarwood essential to the Japanese-ness of the Yamazaki Single Malt.

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Amber
Nose: Rich and elegant top note, custard cream, cinnamon
Palate: Gentle on the tongue, aromatic and round with spiced sweet notes
Finish: Distinctive deep woody notes reminiscent of Japanese incense