Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt 2024 Release 70cl 48%

Distilled at Suntory’s Yamazaki distillery in Japan, this release forms part of the 2024 Tsukuriwake selection—an annual series that highlights different production styles and “making” choices. This particular expression is made using peated Islay barley, bringing an extra smoky dimension to Yamazaki’s typically refined house character. Matured in oak casks for an undisclosed length of time and bottled at 48% ABV, it’s a limited-release single malt that’s likely to appeal to both collectors and drinkers who enjoy Japanese whisky with a bolder edge.

Key Details
- Distillery/Brand: Yamazaki (Suntory)
- Region: Japan
- Classification: World Whisky
- Style: Single Malt Whisky
- Series: 2024 Tsukuriwake selection
- Age: No Age Statement
- Distillation: Made using peated Islay barley
- Maturation: Oak casks (undisclosed length of time)
- ABV: 48%
- Bottle Size: 70cl
- Country of Origin: Japan

Tasting Notes
Nose: Soft smoke layered over bright fruit and gentle oak, with a clean, perfumed lift.
Palate: Balanced and expressive — smoky sweetness, orchard fruit, and warming spice, with the peat adding structure rather than overpowering.
Finish: Medium-long, gently smoky, with lingering fruit, spice, and drying oak.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- Part of Suntory’s 2024 Tsukuriwake selection, a limited series that’s closely followed by Japanese whisky collectors.
- A distinctive Yamazaki profile using peated Islay barley—an uncommon angle that adds extra intrigue and drinker appeal.
- Bottled at 48% ABV, offering more intensity and texture than standard releases, while still keeping Yamazaki’s signature elegance.