Suntory Tsukuriwake 2024

Tsukuriwake is a creative exploration of the diverse whisky making techniques handed down by generations of chief blenders at Suntory Whisky. Our blenders orchestrate each step of the whisky-making process, composing stunning new taste profiles.

YAMAZAKI GOLDEN PROMISE 

Is composed from Golden Promise barley. This varietal is revered for its flavor and malting characteristics.

COLOR: Barley gold. 

NOSE: Reminiscent of a fragrance with sweet malt, vanilla and honey.

TASTE: Rich and full with hints of orange marmalade and custard.

YAMAZAKI ISLAY PEATED MALT

Islay peat imparts one of scotch whisky’s most distinctive flavors, venerated globally for its distinctive smokiness.

COLOR: Bright gold

NOSE: Gently smoky with a hint of biscuit

TASTE: Smooth and sweet like brown sugar, followed by citrus of bitter orange

YAMAZAKI MIZUNARA AGED 18 YEARS

Through years of experimentation, our blenders have discovered the secret to the treasures of Mizunara casks: time. As a result, Yamazaki Mizunara Aged 18 Years is a pleasingly complex, rich and elegant whisky

COLOR: Reddish Amber

NOSE: Rich and elegant notes of dark cherry, ripe peach with hints
of cinnamon and nutmeg

TASTE: Subtly spiced organette with undernotes of Japanese incense

HAKUSHU PEATED MALT AGED 18 YEARS

Is an example of the art of combining ingredients, techniques and terroir. Long maturation catalyzed by Hakushu’s exceptionally pure water reveals a wave of clean smoke, deepening into herbaceous mineral notes and undertones of ripe apples.

COLOR: Luminous gold.

NOSE: Vibrant with top notes of sage, ripe green apple and hints of ripe pineapple.

TASTE: Complex smoke revealing layers of herbal, grapefruit and acacia honey notes.