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Suntory Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve Reviews
Tasting Notes
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Tasting Notes by Andy M
Nose: The wine cask seems to dominate the nose here with strawberries and red fruit taking centre stage. However, sitting quietly in the background is the incense from the mizunara, a hint of dried fruit from the sherry cask and a touch of coconut.
Palate: An abundance of red fruit again, with raspberries, strawberries and even redcurrants coming through, although there’s more dimensions to this than the first wine cask sample that we tried. White peach, a hint of wood and spice, back-up notes of red cherries and candied fruits all come into play here as well.
Finish: Relatively long finish with vanilla and sweet spice dancing around the tongue.
Comments: This seriously develops and expands on the three previous samples. It’s really interesting to see how characters from each sample resonate onto this whisky but with so much more character coming into the final product.
24 Customer Reviews
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value for $, easy and has long finishing.
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Value for $, drop a tiny ice cube and wow...
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I don't really do the tasting and notes of.....but.......what a whisky. I'd have it for breakfast! So nice. Danger is.....it won't last long!!!!!
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Sipping now, my bottles been open about a month now. Quite a lot of red fruit on the nose, maybe it's just me, but I get strawberry quite strongly. Very fresh. Palate wise it's fresh again, some red fruit, sherry hint and an oaky spice. Bit of a bite, but it is young so understandable. fades to a malty finish that's short but pleasant
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Bought by my daughter for fathers day.Fantastic tasting fruity and refreshing on the palate would definitely buy again.
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Absolutely BANG ON!!!!
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One le hthe finest whisky I ever drink
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My 2nd. First was the Hakushu. Top. Almost crying when I finished the Yamazaki. This is a great whiskey. On the hunt for more.
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Phenomenal taste, great value. You simply cannot go wrong with this one.
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A gift from my brother. Has inspired to me build up a bit of a collection of whiskeys! Tastes exactly as described in the tasting notes to me. There is something in the nose that reminds me of PVA glue at school, not in an unpleasant way though! The dried berrys and wood come through to me on the taste, and a lovely finish. Very rounded to me in my inexperienced tastes! Will be buying again.
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Fantastic whisky! Very surprised (in a good way) at how nice this is.
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A nice Whisky. Tasty and balanced. Not quite as smooth as some claim, but still nice.
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A welcome addition to the range of Japanese whisky, very good for the price, will buy again.
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Smooth as silk and very drinkable. Very good for the price
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Nicely fruity on the nose, the sherry cask doing its stuff. Sweet and fragrant on the palate, rosehip and incense notes. Short and a little insubstantial finish. Not the most complex dram you'll ever taste but, hey, this is a very decent Japanese whisky, especially at forty quid a throw.
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This whisky is as good as a lot of the famous Scottish brands and hard to believe there is a rival for Scotch Whisky
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This is a really well ballanced whisky. A smooth taste with a slightly floral aftertaste. This whisky is amazing for the price, I actually prefer it to the 10 year old.
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Great whisky; especially for the price. Slightly sweeter than the 12 year and unusually fruity for a Japanese whisky. Definitely worth a try.
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This is a lovely little expression from Yamazaki. There are very floral, butterscotch and licorice elements to this quite light and spicy dram. It has a very crisp finish too that delights the senses. I particularly enjoyed this as part of a Highball cocktail to drink it how the Japanese enjoy it. 1 part whisky, 2 parts soda water over ice in a tall glass. Mmm, it was a delicious and very refreshing sip in the sun. This is now a definite firm favourite session whisky of mine, and probably the best Japanese whisky you can get in this price range.
