Yamazaki NAS - 70cl/43%

The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky Non-Age Statement (NAS) is renowned for its refined, multi-layered flavor, embodying the distinct charm of Japanese whisky. Its unique taste stems from the masterful cask selection at Yamazaki Distillery, blending various oak-matured spirits to create a harmonious and rich profile. The signature flavor comes from Japanese Mizunara oak casks, imparting exotic notes of galangal and sandalwood, evoking the serene ambiance of an Eastern shrine, with hints of coconut and subtle spice. Wine casks contribute vibrant strawberry and cherry notes, adding a refreshing, slightly tart complexity that enlivens the palate. American white oak casks provide a sweet foundation of vanilla, honey, and nuttiness, lending smoothness and warmth. On tasting, the whisky is soft and velvety, with honeyed sweetness intertwining with fruitiness, gradually unfolding Mizunara’s woody aroma. The finish is long and warm, with lingering cinnamon and sweet vanilla. This flavor diversity arises from the blenders’ meticulous selection of varied aged spirits, where the absence of an age statement highlights the casks’ influence.