Introducing the 2024 Tsukuriwake Collection from The House of Suntory

At the beginning of this year, we briefly mentioned the upcoming 2024 Tsukuriwake Selection, though we did not yet have full details. Now, with great pride, we present the complete and detailed lineup of these stunning limited-edition Yamazaki and Hakushu single malts.

The House of Suntory proudly presents its Tsukuriwake Collection 2024, featuring four limited-edition Yamazaki and Hakushu single malts. These exceptional expressions showcase a creative exploration of Japanese whisky-making techniques, including the use of peated malt, Golden Promise barley, Mizunara casks, and extended aging.

Yamazaki Golden Promise

Description: Composed from Golden Promise barley, a varietal first grown in Scotland in the 1960s, this whisky is aged in American Oak casks to accentuate its malty and rich character with sweet, fruity, and citrus notes.

• Color: Barley gold
• Nose: Sweet malt, vanilla, and honey
• Palate: Rich and full with hints of orange marmalade and custard
• Finish: Sweet and fruity with citrus, long and lasting

Yamazaki Islay Peated Malt

Description: This expression balances the distinctive smokiness of Islay peat with the characteristic sweetness of Yamazaki whisky. The unique water and maturation processes of Yamazaki create a harmonious blend of smoky and sweet flavors.

• Color: Bright gold
• Nose: Gently smoky with a hint of biscuit
• Palate: Smooth and sweet like brown sugar, followed by citrus of bitter orange
• Finish: Warm, slow, and sweetly smoky

Yamazaki Mizunara Aged 18 Years

Description: A long maturation period in Mizunara casks imparts spiciness and notes of sandalwood and aloe. This complex and elegant whisky combines fruit, spice, and wood notes to inspire the senses.

• Color: Reddish amber
• Nose: Dark cherry, ripe peach, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg
• Palate: Subtly spiced organette with undernotes of Japanese incense
• Finish: Long and lingering with clove, sandalwood, and hints of dried coconut

Hakushu Peated Malt Aged 18 Years

Description: Exemplifying the art of blending ingredients, techniques, and terroir, this whisky reveals intricate layers of flavor from peated malt. The long maturation in Hakushu’s pure water environment results in a wave of clean smoke, deepening into herbaceous mineral notes and undertones of ripe apples.

• Color: Luminous gold
• Nose: Vibrant with top notes of sage, ripe green apple, and hints of ripe pineapple
• Palate: Complex smoke revealing layers of herbal, grapefruit, and acacia honey notes
• Finish: Clean smoke that lingers with undernotes of fresh green citrus

Explore Japanese Artistry with The House of Suntory

The 2024 Tsukuriwake Collection reflects the dedication of generations of Suntory’s chief blenders to crafting exceptional whiskies. Each expression in this collection offers a unique exploration of traditional and innovative techniques, presenting a remarkable journey through the diverse and intricate world of Japanese single malts.

Stay Updated with Our Whisky Calendar

We invite you to visit our whisky calendar, where we will keep you updated on the release dates and availability of the 2024 Tsukuriwake Collection. Stay tuned for more information and be among the first to experience these exceptional Japanese single malts.