Yamato Whisky Honda Tadakatsu Edition (750ml)

Yamato whisky is celebrated for its sophisticated balance, presenting subtle hints of maple, resin, lemon peel, cedar, and chamomile—a blend that produces a soft, smooth, and less-smoky profile, perfect for connoisseurs seeking depth and nuance in every sip. This exquisite blend embodies the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship, renowned for producing one of the finest, most distinctive whisky styles in the world.

Just as Tadakatsu’s deer horn helmet made him a symbol of resilience and recognition, Yamato whisky stands as a mark of excellence, offering a flavor that resonates with strength, precision, and refinement.

Honda Tadakatsu was one of the most celebrated and powerful generals who served Tokugawa Leyasu. Known by the honorary title of "Tokugawa Four Heavenly Kings" along with li Naomasa, Sakakibara Yasumasa, and Sakai Tadatsugu, he was famed for participating in over 50 battles in his lifetime while never suffering a significant injury, earning him the moniker "The Warrior who surpassed Death itself.

Tadakatsu wielded the famous spear Tonbo-giri ("Dragonfly Cutter"), one of the "Three Great Spears of Japan". Legend held the spear was so sharp that a dragonfly landing on the edge would be sliced in two.
Equally iconic was his unique deer horn helmet, said to be modeled after a deer he saw crossing a river to guide him to safety after a baule. The helmet made him an instantly recognizable figure on the battlefield.