Suntory Tsukuriwake Whisky Selection 2024

The limited edition House of Suntory Tsukuriwake Selection 2024 draws inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of artisanship through diversity of making. This collection reveals the core elements behind The House of Suntorys renowned Yamazaki and Hakushu whiskies, from the casks used for maturation to the malt, water, and ingredients involved.

Under the guidance of Suntorys 5th Generation Chief Blender, Shinji Fukuyo, the series pushes the boundaries of whisky craftsmanship. By utilising unique ingredients, wood, and innovative processes, this collection expands on the previous Tsukuriwake range, highlighting the diverse artistry of whisky making.

The collection includes:

• Yamazaki Golden Promise 70cl

Yamazaki Golden Promise is from golden promise barley, a standout grain cultivated in Scotland in the 1960s. Distilled in Japan since 2009 and aged in American Oak casks, it delivers a maltier, richer Yamazaki profile.

It is perfect for more mature whiskies and has been added to Yamazaki 12 Year Old, imparting its deep and rounded flavour. Yamazaki Golden Promise offers a rich and full palate featuring notes of orange marmalade, custard and a sweet, lasting finish.

• Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt 70cl

Islay Peat is often recognised as a distinctive character amongst scotch, with a softer and sweeter mouthfeel than Scotlands mainland peat. The water and maturation process used to create Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt yields a balanced sweetness that complements the smoke, that adds complexity to the long enduring finish of Yamazaki. On the palate, it has a smooth sweetness of brown sugar with hints of bitter orange citrus and a warm, smokey finish.

Both Yamazaki Golden Promise and Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt, enhance the intricate, multi-layered flavour profile of the Yamazaki core brand.

• Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara (2024 Tsukuriwake Edition) 70cl

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara (2024 Tsukuriwake Edition) introduces a limited-edition label for Suntorys flagship Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara, celebrating The House of Suntory’s legacy of mastering Mizunara oak: a Japanese oak notoriously difficult to work with, but now known as a signature enhancer of Suntory whiskies.

The complex, deep flavour of Mizunara gives depth to the multi-layered profile of Yamazaki. A long maturation period reveals its signature spiciness and incense-like sandalwood and aloe wood flavours that comprise this 100% Mizunara whisky. It offers subtly spiced orange notes and a long, lingering finish with hints of clove and dried coconut.

• Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt (2024 Tsukuriwake Edition) 70cl

Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt (2024 Tsukuriwake Edition) introduces a limited-edition label for Suntorys celebrated Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt. To honour the art of diverse blending at the Hakushu distillery, it enables The House of Suntory to produce more than 100 different malt whiskies and constant refinement of the Japanese peated malt whisky.

The refined and elegant smokiness of Hakushu 18 Year Old Peated Malt lends a refreshing quality to the liquid, evoking the essence of a serene forest. A lengthy maturation process in Hakushu’s pristine and pure water reveals a distinct smokiness with spicy, peppery notes, deepening to unveil herbaceous minerals and ripe apple undertones.