Released in Spring 2014, this is one of two Distiller's Reserve single malt whiskies from amazing Suntory.
A fresh and fruity whisky from Yamazaki, full of berry fruit and a hint of sherry cask.
It's features some mizunara (Japanese oak) matured whisky in the mix, providing a complex spicy character!
Please note bottle comes individually and without original packaging & there is also some discolouring to label - price is reflective of this.
Nose: Classic Yamazaki strawberries and dried fruits with fresh floral notes which come from the Mizunara cask whisky. Fragrant sandalwood and coconut, overall certainly a whisky you could get lost in its nose alone.
Palate: The dried berries remain lively on the palate having even developed some raspberry notes along the way but they are slightly held back to make room for light oak, peach and just a hint of spice.
Finish: Vanilla lasts , with spicy but sweet cinnamon acting as a final touch.