The Yamazakura New Born Single Cask 2019 is a rare and remarkable expression crafted with precision, heritage, and youthful vibrance. Drawn from a 1st Fill Bourbon Cask, this limited-edition bottling captures the distillery’s evolving craftsmanship while offering a glimpse into the bold future of Japanese whisky. With only one cask bottled, this release delivers raw character, purity, and an unforgettable flavor journey.

Yamazakura New Born Single Cask 70cl – Bourbon 1st Fill 2019 Cask No. 17189 (Limited Edition)
Brand: Yamazakura | Category: Single Malt Japanese Whisky | ABV: 48% | Origin: Japan | Vol.: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Bright vanilla, fresh oak, toasted coconut, and youthful malt sweetness.
Palate: Creamy and vibrant with notes of caramel, light citrus, orchard fruits, and warm bourbon spices.
Finish: Short to medium, clean and crisp, with lingering vanilla and delicate wood spice.

Production Details:
Matured exclusively in a 1st Fill Bourbon Cask, this New Born release was distilled in 2019 and bottled from Cask No. 17189 as a limited-edition single cask expression. The use of fresh bourbon wood imparts purity, sweetness, and structure, showcasing the raw spirit character at its fullest.

Perfect For:
Collectors chasing unique Japanese whisky releases, connoisseurs who appreciate youthful distillates, and enthusiasts seeking a rare single-cask bottling to explore emerging distillery craftsmanship.

Expert Notes:
A vibrant and honest New Born expression that reveals the essence of the spirit, clean, bold, and beautifully influenced by fresh bourbon oak. A showcase of Yamazakura’s rising potential in the Japanese whisky landscape.

Customer Reviews:
“Surprisingly layered for such a young whisky.”
“Fresh, lively, and very bourbon-forward in a good way.”
“A must-have if you love single cask Japanese expressions.”

Interesting Fact:
Single cask New Born releases from Japan are extremely limited, often snapped up by collectors worldwide due to their rarity and insight into a distillery’s core DNA.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to soften the youthful edges and highlight vanilla, oak, and malt sweetness.

Distillery Background:
Yamazakura is an emerging name in the Japanese whisky scene, known for crafting small-batch and artisanal releases. Their commitment to quality maturation and careful cask selection has quickly earned them recognition among collectors and enthusiasts seeking authentic, handcrafted Japanese whisky.