The Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky

History: Founded in 1923, Yamazaki is Japan’s first commercial whisky distillery, launching the nation's whisky tradition through Suntory and blending Scottish methods with Japanese artistry and Mizunara oak maturation. The NAS “Single Malt/Distiller’s Reserve” blends malts from multiple cask types—American oak, Spanish sherry casks, wine casks, and Japanese Mizunara—to build layers of red fruit and incense‑like spice. Mizunara oak is prized for sandalwood and coconut‑like aromatics, contributing a distinct Japanese signature to the whisky’s bouquet.