Released in Spring 2014, this is one of two Distiller's Reserve single malt whiskies from Suntory in Japan. This single malt from the Yamazaki distillery is jam-packed with superb red berry notes, gained from the whisky being matured in Bordeaux wine casks and Sherry casks. It also features malt matured in Mizunara casks, adding subtle fragrant oak notes.
Classic Yamazaki strawberries and dried fruits with floral notes coming from the Mizunara cask whisky. Fragrant sandalwood and maybe coconut. Certainly a whisky where you could get lost in its nose!
The dried berries remain lively on the palate (it even develops some raspberry notes along the way), but they're dialled back a bit to make room for light oak, white peach and a small amount of spice.
Vanilla lasts and lasts, with spicy but sweet cinnamon acting as a final flourish.
Top quality Japanese whisky, and excellent value too. Can't go wrong with this, really.
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Reminds me of bubblegum, something like Juicy Fruit. Light, but very tasty with lingering sweet finish. My final score did not take the price into consideration. For lesser price, you can get equivalent or better scotch.
Great tasting single malt whiskey that leaves pleasant aftertaste in your mouth. Starting with lovely notes of strawberry, cherry and raspberry, finishing with sweet vanilla and cinnamon.
Very smooth and full of flavour! It has a sweet vanilla taste and perfect finish at the end! I enjoy drinking it with a cube of ice! The best whiskey I have had so far.
I really enjoyed this whisky. A golden coloured whisky with a fruity sweet vanilla finish. Tastes improve with a dash of water, lovely mouthfeel to it. Having nearly finished the bottle it's safe to say I'll be buying this again.
Great flavour, could feel the hints of berries, light oak (not overpowering) and a small amount of spice.
