Blended Malt
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a highly stable, ultra-premium aged spirit, this bottling is ready to be savored immediately upon release and does not undergo further maturation in the bottle. It will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate desserts, slow-roasted duck breast, or seared Wagyu beef.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Though categorized under 'Other' as a legendary Japanese distilled spirit rather than a traditional grape wine, the Yamazaki (Suntory) Blended Malt Imperial represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese blending artistry. First introduced by Suntory in 1960 to commemorate the brand's heritage and showcase their finest reserves, this rare blend is housed in an exquisite, hand-cut crystal decanter. It weaves together some of the oldest and rarest single malts from the historic Yamazaki Distillery, located at the misty confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers near Kyoto—a region famed for its pristine, soft water. This exceptional spirit showcases the profound influence of rare Japanese Mizunara oak, imparting signature notes of sandalwood, temple incense, dried dark fruits, and a delicate touch of peat smoke. It stands as a historic monument to founder Shinjiro Torii's vision of creating a spirit that perfectly suits the refined Japanese palate.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Established in 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery stands at the foot of Mount Tennozan in Shimamoto, Osaka, as Japan's pioneering commercial malt whisky distillery. Situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the site was specifically selected for its exceptionally soft, pristine water and misty, humid microclimate that provides optimal conditions for barrel maturation. Yamazaki is renowned for its versatile production methodology, deploying washbacks of both wood and stainless steel, uniquely shaped copper pot stills, and a diverse cask regime featuring Japanese Mizunara oak, American oak, and Spanish ex-sherry butts. The distillery is celebrated globally for its layered, multi-dimensional single malt whiskies, most famously its flagship 12- and 18-Year-Old expressions characterized by complex notes of tropical fruit, sandalwood, and delicate spice.