The Yamazaki distillery matured the whisky for this release in Puncheon casks, which are noted for being much larger than the regular hogshead cask. While a hogshead will hold only 230 liters, the Puncheon can hold a massive 480 liters. What this means is that this Yamazaki single malt is matured in the cask at a slower rate than normal, allowing it to gently acquire the flavor from the cask, making it all the better!
Suntory Yamazaki Puncheon 2011 Whisky Tasting Notes
Nose: A strong peaty nose.
Palate: Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice.
Finish: Long and silky finish.
Distillery Information
Yamazaki is the distillery that ignited a worldwide appreciation and cult-like following for Japanese Whisky. Each of the whiskies produced is spiritual and deep, produced by blenders that are meticulous in each aspect of production. Today, Yamazaki is not only the 1 single malt whisky in Japan but is also sold in more than 35 countries around the globe.
