Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve captures the essence of Japan’s first and most storied whisky distillery, gentle, elegant, and shaped by the misty forests that surround its birthplace. Opening the bottle feels like standing at the edge of the Yamazaki mountains, where plum trees bloom and soft humidity nurtures the perfect maturation climate. With a FREE Nikka From The Barrel included, this bundle delivers two pillars of Japanese whisky: one known for its grace, the other for its powerful depth.

Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve 70cl with FREE Nikka From The Barrel 50cl
Brand: Yamazaki / Nikka | Category: Japanese Whisky | ABV: 43% (Yamazaki), 51.4% (Nikka) | Origin: Japan | Volume: 70cl + 50cl

Tasting Profile – Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve
Nose: Light, floral, and expressive. Aromas of fresh strawberries, white peach, delicate vanilla, and mizunara whispers rise softly.
Palate: Smooth, sweet, and elegant. Notes of berries, honey, light oak, and soft spice glide with signature Yamazaki finesse.
Finish: Gentle, fruity, and clean. A touch of mizunara incense lingers with refined purity.

Tasting Profile – Nikka From The Barrel (Free)
Nose: Rich, bold, and complex. Notes of caramel, spice, dried fruit, oak, and a hint of smoke come forward with intensity.
Palate: Powerful, layered, and warm. Flavors of toffee, dark spice, cereal malt, and toasted oak unfold in concentrated form.
Finish: Long, spicy, and robust. Oak, caramel, and lingering warmth stay firmly on the palate.

Production Details
Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve is crafted from a blend of young sherry-cask, French oak, and mizunara-aged whiskies, giving it a uniquely Japanese balance of fruit and incense. Nikka From The Barrel is a marriage of malt and grain whiskies aged separately, blended, and re-casked for harmony, resulting in its famously rich and punchy profile.

Perfect For
Collectors, gifting, Japanese whisky enthusiasts, tasting sessions, refined celebrations, or anyone wanting both elegance and intensity in a single bundle.

Expert Notes
Yamazaki DR is praised for its bright fruit and soft mizunara signature, while Nikka From The Barrel is globally admired as one of the most concentrated and well-balanced Japanese whiskies ever bottled. Together, they showcase the duality of Japan’s craftsmanship, delicate vs bold.

Customer Reviews
"Yamazaki DR is pure elegance, and Nikka adds the punch. Amazing pairing."
"Two Japanese icons in one deal. Hard to beat."
"Perfect for a tasting night. Smooth vs powerful side by side."

Interesting Fact
Nikka From The Barrel is bottled at near cask strength and famously compact in flavor, despite its small bottle, it's one of the biggest-tasting Japanese whiskies on the market.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy Yamazaki neat or with a drop of water to open the fruit.
Serve Nikka From The Barrel neat, with a splash of water, or over a single large ice cube to tame its intensity.

Distillery Background
Yamazaki, founded in 1923, is Japan’s first malt distillery, nestled where three rivers meet, offering a unique microclimate that shaped Japanese whisky history. Nikka, founded by Masataka Taketsuru, brings the craft of Scotland and the spirit of Japan together. This bundle highlights the two great houses that defined the country’s whisky identity.