Description

• Alcohol %: 43%
• Decant Time: 15 minutes
• Taste: strawberry, cherry, raspberry, white peach, coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, Mizunara oak, caramel, tobacco, peppery spice, floral, marzipan, smoky, honey
• Food Matching: Dark chocolate (70%+), Mature cheddar or aged Gouda, Grilled shiitake or miso-glazed mushrooms, Yakitori (charcoal-grilled chicken), Smoked salmon, Roast pork belly or char siu, Assorted nuts and dried fruits, Crème brûlée or caramel desserts
• Grape Variety: malted_barley : 100%,

Tasting note

品飲筆記：金黃色澤，初聞有新鮮紅果與白桃的明亮香氣，接著是細緻的花香與些許堅果甜感。入口圓潤，覆盆子與一抹椰香在中段跳出，木質香與溫和香料（肉桂、胡椒）為結尾鋪陳，尾韻帶香草與清晰溫暖感。 酒莊背景：山崎是日本最早的純麥蒸餾所，隸屬三得利。蒸餾所座落於河川會流的地帶，霧氣與日夜溫差明顯，為原酒熟成帶來複雜層次。 釀造與熟成：採用單一純麥、銅製壺式蒸餾，並混合美國、歐洲與珍貴的Mizunara（日本橡木）桶陳，故能在果香外帶出椰子、檀木與香草的細節。瓶塞為T-top cork，酒精度43%，保留香氣細膩與口感豐厚。 田地與原料：雖非葡萄酒，但酒廠重視來自周邊穀物與麥芽的品質，並善用山崎清冽水源與當地氣候。口感上建議慢慢品味，入口溫潤、舌面有層次變化，適合與微鹹、略帶焦香的料理搭配。

Tasting note: Bright gold in the glass, The Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve opens with a fresh fruit bouquet—strawberry, cherry and white peach—layered over delicate floral notes. Mid-palate adds raspberry and a whisper of coconut, with a touch of oak spice. The finish shows sweet vanilla, a hint of cinnamon and a clean, lingering warmth. Producer notes: Yamazaki, the pioneer single-malt distillery from Suntory, benefits from unique local waters and a misty, variable climate that encourages slow, complex maturation. The Distiller's Reserve celebrates that house style: deep, multi-layered and balanced. Winemaking/distilling notes: Crafted as a single malt, the spirit is pot-distilled and matured in a mix of cask types including American and Spanish oak and prized Mizunara casks, which contribute sandalwood and coconut nuances. Bottled at 43% ABV with a T-top cork, it retains aromatic delicacy and textural richness. Vineyard/estate notes: Set at the confluence of rivers near Kyoto, Yamazaki's site brings cool, humid air and temperature swings that shape aging. Though not a vineyard product, the distillery sources top-quality malt and leans on local climate and water to produce an elegant, terroir-influenced whisky. Serving tip: Pour and let rest 10–20 minutes (we suggest ~15 minutes) to allow the aromas to open. Use a tulip glass or Whisky nosing glass, sip neat or with a drop of water to unlock extra layers.

Winery

山崎蒸餾所（日本三得利）— 日本開創性的單一純麥代表。蒸餾所座落於京都近郊河川匯流處，依賴當地軟水、潮濕微霧的氣候和多種酒桶（含稀有Mizunara）來塑造豐富層次的風格。

Yamazaki Distillery (Suntory) — Japan's pioneering single malt house. Located near Kyoto at the meeting of rivers, Yamazaki leverages local soft waters, a misty climate and a variety of cask types (including rare Mizunara) to craft multi-layered whiskies.