{"product_id":"yamazakura-fine-blended-whisky-700ml","title":"Yamazakura Fine Blended Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eYamazakura Fine Blended Whisky is a hidden gem from Sasanokawa Shuzo Co., Ltd. — one of Japan's oldest and most storied distilleries, founded in 1765 in the Tohoku region. Bottled at 40% ABV, this 700mL expression is the sole whisky produced by the region's only licensed distiller, making it a genuinely rare and authentic piece of Japanese whisky heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSasanokawa Shuzo was granted its whisky distilling licence in 1946 under Director-General Hayato Ikeda of the Tax Bureau, and has been quietly crafting whisky for the Tohoku community ever since. The Yamazakura Fine Blend is finished mild and smooth in character, built from a strict selection of unblended whiskies that reflect the distillery's meticulous, unhurried approach to the craft. The striking dark bottle adorned with a mountain peak and golden sakura blossom motifs is as elegant as the whisky within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Aroma: Gentle grain sweetness, soft floral notes, and a whisper of toasted oak\u003cbr\u003e• Palate: Light and approachable — honeyed cereal, mild vanilla, and delicate cherry blossom\u003cbr\u003e• Finish: Clean, smooth, and quietly satisfying with a soft, lingering sweetness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect neat, on the rocks, or as the foundation of a refined Japanese highball. Yamazakura Fine Blend is a collector's discovery — a whisky that speaks softly but carries the weight of over 250 years of Japanese brewing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cutty Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48753589813400,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/9351\/6184\/files\/image_62a85f70-a317-4301-aab5-8f5d87e7b23f.png?v=1774046593","url":"https:\/\/www.cuttycellars.com.au\/products\/yamazakura-fine-blended-whisky-700ml","provider":"Cutty Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}