The Tsukuriwake Series (pronounced soo-koo-ree-wah-keh) debuted two years ago, and the word translates as “artisanship through the diversity of making.” The company marked its 100th anniversary in 2023 with special centenary releases, so there was not a Tsukuriwake Series release last year. The 2024 Tsukuriwake Series is driven by the core values of wa, which takes inspiration through harmony with Japanese nature, monozukuri, which means to be elevated by Japanese craftsmanship, and omotenashi, which is about the enjoyment of an authentic Japanese cultural experience.”  

“Golden Promise was a barley variety particularly associated with scotch produced in the second half of the 20th century and has largely been replaced there in favor of higher-yielding strains. But Suntory has been distilling with Golden Promise for the past 15 years, and the variety is known for its rich, malty flavor. Suntory now includes it in their production for Yamazaki 12 Year Old, and this 2024 Tsukuriwake Series Yamazaki release is made from 100% Golden Promise.”