There isn’t much information out there about these two 180ml distillery exclusive, I was putting in real work to ask around my network, it took me some time to find the information through Japanese website.
Luckily, I found it and here’s the information about Yamazaki Distillery Exclusive.
Yamazaki Distillery Exclusive,
“Enjoy the Rich, Barrel Aged Flavor Yamazaki Distillery Limited Edition Whisky.
From the variety of malt whiskies unique to Yamazaki, Suntory Yamazaki have carefully selected only smoky whiskies aged in Spanish oak casks.
(From among the variety of distinctive Yamazaki Distillery whiskies)
In addition to the depth typical of Yamazaki malt, it has rich, fruit, spice, bitterness, slight smoky notes to be enjoyed.
In order to enjoy the intrinsic depth of its component whiskies, they used a non chilled filtered manufacturing method.
ABV: 48% or 96 Proof
Casks: Spanish Oak
Malt type: Peated Malt
Here’s a picture of Yamazaki Distillery Exclusive 180ml,
For the information we found on Hakushu Distillery Exclusive,
In Summary, Hakushu Distillery Exclusive is described as:
Honey-Like Sweetness and Relaxing Aromatic Smokiness
This single malt whisky is a blend of only smoky whiskies aged in American white oak and Spanish oak barrels.
You can enjoy the typical Hakushu lightness. honey-like sweetness, and relaxing smoky aromatic.
In order to enjoy the intrinsic flavors of its component whiskies. we use a non-chill filtered manufacturing method
Tasting Notes
Colour: Amber
Nose: Grapefruit, Roasted Green Tea
Palate: Light, Heather Honey, Slight Bitterness
Finish: Smoky (bonfire), Slightly Bitter
ABV: 48% or 96 Proof
Casks: American & Spanish Oak
Malt type: Peated Malt
Interestingly, Hakushu is at a very high elevation, the whisky ages more slowly with less wood influence on the spirit.
Here’s a picture of Hakushu Distillery Exclusive 180ml,
We were sold out the previous round insanely fast, we just restocked and are down to half a dozen left.
Here's the link to Yamazaki Distillery Exclusive 180ml
Here's the link to Hakushu Distillery Exclusive 180ml
If you need to grab a set, just order through our website and if you need assistance don't hesitate to email us anytime at japanwhisky@gmail.com
You can reach us out through instagram message too.
Once again I thank you for your attention,
Signing off,
Sin Hai
(Japanese Whisky Enthusiast)