Yamazakura 963 8 Year Old

This one is an 8 year old blended malt whisky, released as part of the 963 series of expressions created by Sasanokawa Shuzo, resoponsible for the Yamazakura expression. This entire range is well worth exploring if only because these aren't commonly seen outside of Japan. This one is made completely using malt whisky, and interestingly has been bottled at a rather punch 59% ABV. Whether it’s worth collecting a bottle may be debatable, but it’s definitely one worth drinking.