Yamazaki Puncheon (2022 Edition)
Single Malt
Yamazaki // Japan
This bottling from the House of Suntory is one of four in its 2022 Tsukuriwake Selection, a limited edition collection of single malts from Yamazaki Distillery which highlights the foundational pillars of the whisky brand. Tsukuriwake means "artisanship through a diversity of making" and this release showcases the single malts that were aged in 480L puncheon casks crafted from American oak.
Suntory considers Puncheon to be the heart of Yamazaki. This was first launched in Japan in 2020 and is available in select global markets as of June 2022 including the US.
This bottling from the House of Suntory is one of four in its 2022 Tsukuriwake Selection, a limited edition collection of single malts from Yamazaki Distillery which highlights the foundational pillars of the whisky brand. Tsukuriwake means "artisanship through a diversity of making" and this release showcases the single malts that were aged in 480L puncheon casks crafted from American oak. Suntory considers Puncheon to be the heart of Yamazaki. This was first launched in Japan in 2020 and is available in select global markets as of June 2022 including the US.
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask TypeAmerican oak puncheon casks (480L)