{"product_id":"asaka-6-year-old-2018-single-bourbon-barrel-18030-whisky-magazine-craft-whisky-collection-taiwan-exclusive-japanese-single-malt-whisky-2024-70cl","title":"Asaka 6 Year Old 2018 Single Bourbon Barrel #18030 Whisky Magazine Craft Whisky Collection Taiwan Exclusive Japanese Single Malt Whisky (2024) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAsaka 6 Year Old 2018 Single Bourbon Barrel #18030 Whisky Magazine Craft Whisky Collection Taiwan Exclusive Japanese Single Malt Whisky (2024) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 of 223 bottles produced from a single bourbon cask exclusively for attendees of the Yua Huang International Whisky Magazine Festival in 2024. An up and coming brand that may explode in popularity which has seemed to be the norm after people start talking about it more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsaka distillery that also produces the brand Yamazakura is an up and coming rising star in Japan producing sublime whisky that sells out quickly in Japan but relatively unheard of the in the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Asaka \/ Yamazakura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazakura whisky is crafted by the Sasanokawa Shuzo Co., Ltd., a prominent Japanese spirits producer with a rich heritage dating back to 1765. Originally established as a sake brewery in Fukushima Prefecture, Sasanokawa Shuzo expanded its operations to include whisky production in the 1940s. The company's commitment to quality and meticulous blending techniques has positioned Yamazakura as a respected name in Japanese whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsaka distillery is located in the Koriyama plain in Japan. \"Yama\" means \"mountains\" and \"zakura\" stands for \"sakura\" meaning \"cherry trees\", as a tribute to the Tohoku area (where the distillery stands), mainly known for its blooming trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Sasanokawa Shuzo continues to refine its whisky production techniques and expand its portfolio, Yamazakura whisky remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. With a blend of tradition and innovation, Yamazakura is poised to captivate whisky enthusiasts with its distinctive offerings and commitment to quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e61.4% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53831791378770,"sku":"ASAKA6WMSC18030","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/Asaka6YearOld2018SingleBourbonBarrel_18030WhiskyMagazineCraftWhiskyCollectionTaiwanExclusiveJapaneseSingleMaltWhisky_2024_70cl1.jpg?v=1782324781","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/asaka-6-year-old-2018-single-bourbon-barrel-18030-whisky-magazine-craft-whisky-collection-taiwan-exclusive-japanese-single-malt-whisky-2024-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}