Located in Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture and considered to be Japan's first whisky distillery. Suntory's flagship Yamazaki has always been celebrated amongst whisky enthusiasts, yet recent times has seen the distillery reach a status nothing short of stardom and on the lips of many a casual drinker. The phenomenon is in part a result of the numerous awards and accolades attributed to Japanese whisky in recent times - Jim Murray's annual whisky bible; awarded their 2013 Sherry Cask release the 'Best Whisky in the World' in 2016 - in addition to a general increase in interest toward Japanese culture (“For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.”). Combined, this has resulted in shortages of Yamazaki (and all other Japanese whisky's for that matter!) across the board. Released in 2014 in response to the foreseeable shortages, 'Distillers Reserve' was created for Hakushu and Yamazaki, with this expression marrying malts from ex-Red wine casks, Mizunara (Japanese white oak) for a twelve year period, and ex-Sherry matured malts approximately twenty years in age.
Located in Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture and considered to be Japan's first whisky distillery. Suntory's flagship Yamazaki has always been celebrated amongst whisky enthusiasts, yet recent times has seen the distillery reach a status nothing short of stardom and on the lips of many a casual drinker. The phenomenon is in part a result of the numerous awards and accolades attributed to Japanese whisky in recent times - Jim Murray's annual whisky bible; awarded their 2013 Sherry Cask release the 'Best Whisky in the World' in 2016 - in addition to a general increase in interest toward Japanese culture (“For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.”). Combined, this has resulted in shortages of Yamazaki (and all other Japanese whisky's for that matter!) across the board. Released in 2014 in response to the foreseeable shortages, 'Distillers Reserve' was created for Hakushu and Yamazaki, with this expression marrying malts from ex-Red wine casks, Mizunara (Japanese white oak) for a twelve year period, and ex-Sherry matured malts approximately twenty years in age.
Located in Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture and considered to be Japan's first whisky distillery. Suntory's flagship Yamazaki has always been celebrated amongst whisky enthusiasts, yet recent times has seen the distillery reach a status nothing short of stardom and on the lips of many a casual drinker. The phenomenon is in part a result of the numerous awards and accolades attributed to Japanese whisky in recent times - Jim Murray's annual whisky bible; awarded their 2013 Sherry Cask release the 'Best Whisky in the World' in 2016 - in addition to a general increase in interest toward Japanese culture (“For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.”). Combined, this has resulted in shortages of Yamazaki (and all other Japanese whisky's for that matter!) across the board. Released in 2014 in response to the foreseeable shortages, 'Distillers Reserve' was created for Hakushu and Yamazaki, with this expression marrying malts from ex-Red wine casks, Mizunara (Japanese white oak) for a twelve year period, and ex-Sherry matured malts approximately twenty years in age.
Located in Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture and considered to be Japan's first whisky distillery. Suntory's flagship Yamazaki has always been celebrated amongst whisky enthusiasts, yet recent times has seen the distillery reach a status nothing short of stardom and on the lips of many a casual drinker. The phenomenon is in part a result of the numerous awards and accolades attributed to Japanese whisky in recent times - Jim Murray's annual whisky bible; awarded their 2013 Sherry Cask release the 'Best Whisky in the World' in 2016 - in addition to a general increase in interest toward Japanese culture (“For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.”). Combined, this has resulted in shortages of Yamazaki (and all other Japanese whisky's for that matter!) across the board. Released in 2014 in response to the foreseeable shortages, 'Distillers Reserve' was created for Hakushu and Yamazaki, with this expression marrying malts from ex-Red wine casks, Mizunara (Japanese white oak) for a twelve year period, and ex-Sherry matured malts approximately twenty years in age.
Last updated at 08/28/2026 03:49:37
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Delivery between 2–11 Sept $11.95
originally posted on firstchoiceliquor.com.au
jam-packed with superb red berry notes with touches of vanilla and cream all finished with a hint of subtle oak, get in before limited stock runs out!
originally posted on firstchoiceliquor.com.au
Japanese whisky is all the rage at the moment and this was the first one I ever tasted, it delivered on the hype and then some. Very smooth compared to the Scottish whiskey's with a great balance of fruit and vanilla.
originally posted on secretbottle.com.au
Good drop! Fast delivery and follow up.
| Style | Japanese Whisky |
| Alcohol Content | 43.0% |
| Occasion | Dessert |
| Organic | No |
| Food Pair | Pork |
Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve Japanese Single Malt Whisky
Delivery between 2–11 Sept $11.95
jam-packed with superb red berry notes with touches of vanilla and cream all finished with a hint of subtle oak, get in before limited stock runs out!
Japanese whisky is all the rage at the moment and this was the first one I ever tasted, it delivered on the hype and then some. Very smooth compared to the Scottish whiskey's with a great balance of fruit and vanilla.
Good drop! Fast delivery and follow up.
This was hard to find as most places had sold out and I was keen to get it as a gift.
| Style | Japanese Whisky |
| Alcohol Content | 43.0% |
| Occasion | Dessert |
| Organic | No |
| Food Pair | Pork |
