Yamazakura 16 years old Blended Japanese Whisky 70 cl 40%

Yamazakura means "wild mountain cherry blossom" - a fitting name for a whisky from the rugged, beautiful mountain landscape of the Tohoku region.

Expert Description

Yamazakura 16 Year Old is a Blended Japanese Whisky, bottled at 40%.

The whisky comes from Sasanokawa Shuzo, a sake and shochu brewer founded in 1765 in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, which has also made whisky since 1946. The Yamazakura brand was revived in 2015 with the reopening of Asaka Distillery, and this 16 year old shows the depth of the company's older stocks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and caramel with a touch of old oak.

Palate

Soft and full-bodied with honey, dark chocolate and a fine, rounded spice.

Finish

Long and warm, with a last note of dried cherries.

Specifications

Name: Yamazakura 16 Year Old
Distillery: Sasanokawa
Region/Country: Fukushima, Japan
Type: Blended Japanese Whisky
Age: 16 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4973373500261

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Sweet · Round · Spiced

Investment Potential

Medium. Age-stated releases from Sasanokawa are limited and becoming harder to find as the distillery's international reputation grows.

Did You Know?

Sasanokawa Shuzo has brewed sake and shochu since 1765, but only began making whisky in 1946, as one of the very first "Ji-whisky" producers in the Tohoku region.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yamazakura 16 Year Old

What does the name Yamazakura mean?

Yamazakura means "wild mountain cherry blossom" in Japanese, referring to the mountainous landscape around the distillery in Fukushima.

Who is behind Yamazakura?

Sasanokawa Shuzo, a sake and shochu brewer dating to 1765, which revived the Yamazakura brand with the opening of Asaka Distillery in 2015.

Is Yamazakura 16 Year Old a single malt?

No, it's a blended whisky combining malt and grain whisky from several sources.

Is Yamazakura 16 Year Old worth it?

Yes, the depth from the older stocks delivers a complexity matching whiskies at a higher price point.

What glass suits Yamazakura best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass brings out the full-bodied caramel and fruit notes best.

When did Sasanokawa start making whisky?

The company began producing whisky in 1946, as one of the first in the Tohoku region.