Suntory The Essence of Suntory Yamazaki 2009 Golden Promise (50cl, 53%)

Yamazaki Golden Promise is a Japanese single malt from Yamazaki, which is described as Japan's oldest whisky distillery. It belongs to The Essence of Suntory series and comes in a 50cl bottle at 53% ABV. It is made with Golden Promise barley, once popular in Scotch whisky production and now rare because of its lower yield. The barley is valued for a rich, creamy texture, and the whisky was matured in select barrels. The nose offers ripe apples, honey and delicate floral hints. The palate is vanilla and subtle spice with a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel, and the finish is long, with sweet malt and soft oak.