Suntory (Yamazaki) Pure Malt “Tarudashi Genshu” – 58% ABV, 500ml (Old Bottling, “Straight from the Cask”)

An old-school Yamazaki single malt from the era when Suntory labelled these as “Pure Malt.” Tarudashi Genshu translates to “straight from the cask,” delivering bold, undiluted character at 58%—a rare and evocative piece of Japanese whisky history.

Key Details:
- Distillery: Yamazaki (Suntory)
- Country: Japan
- Label Era: “Pure Malt” (historic terminology for what is Yamazaki single malt)
- Expression: Tarudashi Genshu (“straight from the cask”)
- Style: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
- ABV: 58%
- Bottle Size: 500ml
- Cask Influence: Cask-strength oak-led profile (Tarudashi = direct-from-cask) 
- Packaging: Bottle Only
- Condition: 

Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Concentrated oak spice, honeyed grain, citrus peel, and vanilla with hints of incense and sandalwood.
- Palate: Powerful cask-strength delivery—sweet malt, toffee, and orange oil layered with clove, cinnamon, and polished oak.
- Finish: Long, warming, and spice-led with lingering vanilla, cedar, and gentle sweetness.

Why Collect This Bottle:
- Historic Labeling: “Pure Malt” era Yamazaki—pre-modern naming conventions.
- Cask-Strength Authenticity: Tarudashi Genshu captures undiluted distillery character at 58% ABV.
- Scarcity: Older small-format releases rarely surface, especially well-kept examples.
- Japanese Whisky Heritage: Early Suntory bottlings are increasingly prized by collectors.

Seller Notes :
- Stored upright in a cool, dark, climate-controlled environment.
- Fill level: high/into neck; capsule/closure intact.

Bidder Confidence:
- Authenticity assured.
- Professional, secure packaging for shipping.
- International shipping available; buyer responsible for local duties and taxes.