Whisky Review: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Peated Malt landed on my desk, carrying a $450, price tag. Here is what I found.
Nose
It is a buttery mouthfeel. My first impression is sea salt and ocean mist before soft oak campfire smoke cuts through the mist. It is earthy and vibrant. It tastes like a coastal pine forest smells. Which is a weird description, but this whisky is just lovely. The finish is extremely well rounded and flows naturally from the nose through the taste. At first, I was disappointed by its brevity, however, breathing through the mouth replenishes the finish. Its like blowing on coals in a campfire. The new oxygen reinvigorates the finish, and it sits beautifully on your tongue, warming the mouth. This was the final whiskey I tried in this series. I saved it for last because, to be honest, Im not a fan of peat. If peated whiskies tasted like this, I might be a bigger fan of peat. It doesnt necessarily show off the great complexity of the grains or mash bill here. What this whisky does is show off the power of peat smoke and what how robust this single flavor can be.rnrnIt is a very complex aroma and I was blown away by the sophistication this whisky possessed.
Palate
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by Whiskeyful or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
The Bottom Line
Whisky Review: Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection Peated Malt is outstanding — one of those bottles that reminds you why you fell in love with whiskey in the first place. If you see it at $450,, do not hesitate. This one earns a permanent spot on the shelf.
