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Yamazaki 18 Year Old – 100th Anniversary Limited Edition

ABV 48%
Age Statement 18 Years Old
Size 70cl
Brand Yamazaki
Region Japan

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the House of Suntory, the Yamazaki 18 Year Old takes center stage in this exclusive limited edition release. This expression highlights the revered Mizunara oak casks, a testament to Suntory’s early experimentation with this unique wood dating back to the 1940s. Renowned for imparting a distinctive spiciness and incense-like flavor to the whisky, each sip of this exquisite dram embodies the essence of a centenary celebration.

Original price was: $2,500.00.Current price is: $1,690.00.

Yamazaki 18 Year Old – 100th Anniversary

Producer Notes:
Yamazaki is the pioneer of single malt Japanese whisky, born in Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. Yamazaki’s renowned waters and its unique misty climate of varying temperature and humidity combine to provide the ideal conditions for making whisky. Deep and multi-layered, Yamazaki is embraced as the authority of single malt Japanese whisky from the award-winning House of Suntory Whisky.   Crafted with meticulous care, this 18-year-old Yamazaki has been exclusively matured in rare Mizuhara oak casks. The remarkable influence of this revered wood is delicately captured, unveiling a whisky of extraordinary character. Aromas of dark cherries, peaches, hints of cinnamon and nutmeg greet the nose. The palate unfolds with aromatic notes reminiscent of clove-infused oranges and the seductive aroma of Japanese incense, leading to a memorable finish. This limited-edition, commemorative expression embodies the marriage between the mastery of Yamazaki distillery and the unique qualities of Mizuhara oak, resulting in a whisky that showcases the true spirit of Japan.
    • Critic tasting note: “Celebrating Suntory’s centenary, there’s a beautiful freshness to this, with many layers of underlying complexity, starting with yellow plum, pear, and cherry, over a foundation of sandalwood, gentle oak, nutmeg, and white pepper. It’s densely flavored, with manuka honey, dried tropical fruit, incense, and sandalwood, sweetening slightly with caramelized brown sugar, caramel, cinnamon, and chocolate, with hints of clove on the back palate becoming more prominent on the finish Truly nothing else like it.” – 95/100.

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Yamazaki 18 Year Old – 100th Anniversary