Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki <Gorgeous, rich flavor> will be released in limited quantities nationwide on Tuesday, December 24.
This will be the fifth edition of the highball can, following the release of Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu in 2023, Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki in August, and Suntory Premium Highball Hakushu in December. This will be the fifth series of highball cans.
This is the newest in a series of highball cans that have all been well received. Pre-orders have already begun on Amazon and other retailers.
1. Where can I pre-order?
The set with Suntory The Premium Malts Master Dream is available for pre-order on Amazon and other mail order sites. Pre-ordering is recommended to make sure you get it.
2. Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki
The theme of the last Yamazaki Highball can was “deep lingering taste of Mizunara oak.”
This time, with “gorgeous and rich flavor” as the keywords, only carefully selected Yamazaki malt sake suitable for highballs was used to create a thicker taste and a gorgeous and rich flavor derived from Spanish oak barrels.
We would like to drink it well chilled and in a glass with hard ice.
For more than 100 years since our founder, Shinjiro Torii, started construction of the Yamazaki Distillery in 1923, we have been working to further develop the whiskey culture and improve the quality of our whiskey. We are now releasing a 350ml can of Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki to convey the appeal of the distillery and the whiskey produced there.
●About the package
The package depicts the Yamazaki distillery based on the brand color of Yamazaki, and the word “Yamazaki” is placed in large letters to express a sense of authenticity.
| Product name | Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki〈gorgeous and rich flavor〉 |
|---|---|
| Sake | ー |
| Ingredients | Malt |
| Cask type | Spanish oak casks, etc. |
| Number of bottles | Limited quantity |
| Degree of alcohol content | 9% |
| Price | Suggested retail price: 660 yen (tax included) |
Lastly: Recommended Books on Japanese Whisky
If you want to learn more about Japanese whisky, which is a global trend, we highly recommend these books.
(1).Whisky Galore Vol.29 December 2021 issue
In the December 2021 issue of Whisky Galore, published by the Whisky Culture Research Institute, we report on 11 Japanese craft distilleries, including some that are open to the public for the first time, under the title of “Japanese Whisky Craft Frontline,” the first of three consecutive issues. Why did the popularity of Japanese whisky and the craft boom occur? We will examine with interviews. Chichibu Distillery / Chichibu No.2 Distillery / Mars Shinshu Distillery / Mars Tsunuki Distillery / Kanosuke Distillery / Hioki Distillery / Ontake Distillery / Osuzuyama Distillery / Kaikyo Distillery / Hanyu Distillery / Konosu Distillery
(2). Japanese Whisky as an Education for Business
This is a book written by Mamoru Tsuchiya, a world-famous whisky critic and representative of the Whisky Culture Research Institute, titled “Japanese Whisky as a Culture that Works for Business” .
The book covers the basics of whisky, the introduction of whisky to Japan, the birth of Japanese whisky, advertising strategies and the rise of Japanese whisky, and the current rise of craft distilleries. This is a book that summarizes Japanese whisky in a very easy to understand way.
(3). Whisky and I (Masataka Taketsuru)
Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky, devoted his life to brewing whisky in Japan. This is a revised and reprinted version of the autobiography of a man who simply loved whisky and talked about himself. The book vividly depicts the days when he went to Scotland alone to study as a young man and overcame many hardships to complete Japanese whisky, as well as his companion, Rita.
(4). A Letter of Challenge from a New Generation Distillery
Launching in 2019. With the world experiencing an unprecedented whisky boom, what were the managers of craft distilleries thinking and what were their thoughts as they took on the challenge of making whisky? This book tells the stories of 13 craft distillery owners, including Ichiro Hido of Venture Whisky, famous for his Ichirose Malt, who inspired the birth of craft distilleries in Japan.
(5). Whiskey Rising
This is the Japanese version of Whisky Risng, published in the US in 2016, with much updated content. Not only does it describe the history of Japanese whisky in detail, but it also includes data on all the distilleries in Japan, including the craft distilleries that have been founded in recent years. The book also includes descriptions of the legendary bottles that have been released, as well as information on bars where Japanese whisky can be found.
