Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.
Tasting
How it drinks
Sight
Pale gold with pinkish-copper blush from wine cask influence; light and bright with fine legs
Nose
Fresh and approachable, yet distinctly Japanese. Strawberry, raspberry, and red cherry dominate — bright berry fruit amplified by the Bordeaux wine cask influence. Vanilla, light toffee, and a gentle hint of Mizunara sandalwood. Floral notes of cherry blossom and rose petal. Lighter and more wine-influenced than the age-statement range
Palate
Elegant and fruity. The Bordeaux wine cask is the dominant influence here — strawberry jam, raspberry, cranberry, and red cherry create a vibrant berry character. Light vanilla and toffee from bourbon wood, with just a whisper of Mizunara sandalwood and cinnamon. Medium-light body with a clean, smooth texture. This is the accessible gateway to Yamazaki — less complex than the 12yo but immediately appealing
Finish
Medium finish with berry fruit and gentle vanilla fading to light sandalwood and dry oak. Clean and refreshing. A versatile expression designed for both sipping and cocktails (particularly the Japanese Highball)
Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.
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