Yamazakura 16 years old Blended Japanese Whisky 70 cl 40%

Yamazakura 16 years old Blended Japanese Whisky 70 cl  40%

Yamazakura 16 is exclusively bottled for the European market. It is aged for 16 years in ex-bourbon casks, before it is poured into tanks for a period of time. It is then aged further in ex-bourbon barrels to give it the final characteristics. It contains 80% grain and 20% malt and is bottled at 40% ABV.

Distillery: Yamazakura
Age: 16 years old
Country: Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
Cask number/type: Ex-Bourbon Casks
Alc. strength: 40 %
Number of bottles: 1992 pcs.
70 cl.

Yamazakura / 16 year old
70cl / 40%
Japanese Blended Whisky

Distillery
Only 1992 bottles of this rare expression are made available for the European market. This very limited release gets its name from two Japanese symbols. “Yama” is indeed the Japanese term for mountain while “Sakura” refers to cherry-trees, symbolizing ephemeral beauty. Yamazakura takes its Japanese heritage to the highest heights!

TECHNICAL DETAILS
Matured in Bourbon barrels for 16 years, then transferred to specific tanks and finally back to Bourbon casks again to finish up for a few months. Mashbill: 20% malted barley & 80% corn.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE : Sweet and smooth Vanilla, cedar, fruitcake, citrus
PALATE : Fluid and subtle Toasted bread, coconut, fig, pear, hint of licorice
FINISH : Lingering and elegant Woody, orange marmalade, sweet spices