The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve

The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve

by Suntory · Whisky · Osaka, Japan

43% ABVJapan

The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve is a no-age-statement single malt from Suntory's Yamazaki distillery, on the outskirts of Osaka, Japan. The distillery was opened in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii and is the oldest malt distillery in the country, a fact printed on the label. Suntory launched this version in spring 2014, as one of its two Distiller's Reserve whiskies.

The recipe combines whiskies matured in three kinds of cask: casks that held Bordeaux red wine, sherry casks and Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Because it blends spirits of different ages, it carries no age on the label. It is bottled at 43% alcohol and reaches Brazil imported from Japan, in a 700 ml bottle.

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What you'll taste

Off-dry and medium-bodied, with strong alcohol. The first sip brings strawberry and cherry; mid-palate, raspberry, peach and coconut; it finishes with vanilla and cinnamon.

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Tech specs

Category
Whisky
Country
Japan
Region
Osaka
Alcohol content
43% ABV
Type
Japanese single malt
Age
No age statement
Casks
Bordeaux red wine, sherry and Mizunara oak

Composition

Grains
Malted barley

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Nutrition facts

≈ 237 kcalin 100 ml

≈ 119 kcalin a 50 ml shot

Estimate of the calories from alcohol only (43% ABV): sugars and other ingredients are not counted. In Brazil, alcoholic drinks are exempt from nutrition labeling.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve?

The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve is a whisky by Suntory. Type: Japanese single malt.

Where is The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve from?

The Suntory brand is from Japan.

Who owns the Suntory brand?

The Suntory brand is owned by Suntory Holdings.

What is the alcohol content of The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve?

The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve is 43% ABV: 43 ml of pure alcohol in every 100 ml.

What is The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve made from?

Grains: Malted barley.

How many calories are in The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve?

About 237 kcal per 100 ml (119 kcal in a 50 ml shot), counting only the alcohol. Sugars and other ingredients are not included.