WDM Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt Whisky 46% 700ml

Sasanokawa Shuzo

Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt 46% 700ml

Style Whisky > Single Malt
Producer Sasanokawa Shuzo
Origin Fukushima
Bottle 700ml
$263 / btl
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What it tastes like.

Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt is a refined Japanese whisky crafted at the Asaka Distillery in Fukushima Prefecture.

Distilled entirely from malted barley, it undergoes a double distillation process in traditional pot stills. Aged for a minimum of three years in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky develops a harmonious balance of sweetness and malt character. The flavor profile features notes of honey, citrus, vanilla, and floral hints, complemented by a subtle peppery finish.

Bottled at 46% ABV, it offers a smooth and elegant tasting experience, reflecting the distillery's commitment to craftsmanship.

The house

About Sasanokawa (Yamazakura).

Fukushima ยทEst. 1946

Sasanokawa Shuzo is a Fukushima Prefecture sake brewery that began producing whisky in 1946 โ€” making it one of the older non-major Japanese whisky distilleries. The whisky is bottled under the Yamazakura label, including the Asaka Single Malt from the Asaka Distillery commissioned in 2016.

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At the table

How to pour it.

  • Temperature

    Room temperature. No ice for the first pour โ€” taste the spirit before diluting.

  • Glassware

    Glencairn or Copita.

Bottle questions

Before you open it.

A few practical answers for storage, delivery, and choosing the right bottle.

How should I store it before opening?

Keep it somewhere cool, dark, and steady. Wine prefers cellar temperature; spirits are happier away from heat and direct sunlight.

How long will it keep once opened?

Wine changes quickly after opening; spirits and liqueurs generally hold longer if capped tightly and kept out of heat. If it is a special bottle, ask before opening and the team can give product-specific guidance.

Can I ask for a similar bottle?

Yes. Contact Caravan with this bottle name and the occasion; the team can suggest a close match, a safer gift, or a step up or down in price.

How is it packed for delivery?

Orders are packed in bottle-safe cartons. If anything arrives damaged or looks wrong, contact the team with your order number and a photo so they can sort the next step.

What about hot weather shipping?

The team avoids making one-size-fits-all promises around heat and carrier timing. For heat-sensitive or cellar bottles, contact Caravan before ordering and they can advise the safest dispatch window.

WDM Yamazakura Asaka Single Malt Whisky 46% 700ml
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Why Caravan backs Sasanokawa Shuzo

Fukushima

"Sasanokawa Shuzo (็ฌนใฎๅท้…’้€ ) is based in Kลriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. The brewery began as a sake producer in 1765 and added whisky distillation in 1946, making it one of the early non-Suntory / non-Nikka Japanese whisky distilleries. For decades the operation produced light blends, but in 2016 the company commissioned the Asaka Distillery โ€” a dedicated single malt facility โ€” alongside its existing sake and shochu operations.

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