The whisky Yamazakura Fine Blended is produced by the Asaka distillery. Based in Fukushima, in the main island of Honshu, the firm produced its first Japanese whisky in 2016.

The word Yamazakura is a combination of the words “Yama” – meaning “mountain” – and “Sakura” – “cherry tree” .- Likewise, this whisky from Japan was produced from a blend of several malt and grain whiskies, after which it matured in ex Bourbon casks for some years.

Amber coloured with some golden reflections, this malt and grain Japanese whisky is gently peaty and spicy on the nose, displaying aromas of Tahitian vanilla, candied orange rind, nutmeg, elderflower and fudge. The palate of the whisky Yamazakura Fine Blended is a tad unctuous, smooth and richly layered, with rich flavours of ripe pear, citrus and cereal, leading to a long, gently spicy finish.