From the birthplace of Japanese whisky, Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve is where tradition meets finesse. A blend of sherry, mizunara, and wine cask-aged malts, it’s layered, elegant, and quietly complex, a gateway to one of the world’s most revered distilleries.

Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve Single Malt Whisky 70cl
Brand: Yamazaki | Category: Japanese Single Malt | ABV: 43% | Origin: Osaka, Japan | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Red berries, sakura petals, and light oak, like walking through a Japanese garden in spring.
Palate: Silky and vibrant. Cranberry, honeyed spice, dried apricot, and delicate smoke weave together in perfect balance.
Finish: Long, soft, and slightly spicy, with echoes of red fruit and sandalwood.

Production Details
A harmonious marriage of malts matured in American oak, sherry casks, and rare Japanese mizunara oak. Carefully blended to express the house style: delicate yet full of depth. Non-age-stated but crafted with both youthful vibrancy and aged complexity in mind.

Perfect For
Newcomers exploring Japanese single malts and aficionados alike. Ideal for moments of quiet celebration or as an everyday pour with pedigree.

Expert Notes
Suntory’s blending mastery is on full display here. Distiller’s Reserve captures the essence of Yamazaki’s character, fruit-forward, refined, and unmistakably Japanese, without the price tag of its older siblings.

Customer Reviews
“Smooth and subtly complex. My favorite entry-level Japanese single malt.”   Erik K.
“Light, floral, and classy. Always keeps me coming back.”  Mei A.
“Worth every drop, delicate but layered. A perfect gift whisky.”   Leo R.

Interesting Fact
Yamazaki was Japan’s first whisky distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. Its unique location at the convergence of three rivers gives it a humid, fog-rich climate, ideal for slow, nuanced maturation.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the mizunara influence. Add a splash of cool water to release its fruit and spice. Pairs beautifully with sushi, grilled salmon, or even dark chocolate.

Distillery Background
Nestled in the misty valleys outside Kyoto, Yamazaki Distillery is where Japanese whisky was born. Owned by Suntory, its legacy is built on harmony, purity, and attention to detail, crafting whiskies that rival the best in the world, one drop at a time.