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Single Malt 25th Anniversary

af Yamazaki (Suntory)
Other Spirit wine.year 📍 NA, Japan

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As a fully matured, ultra-premium single malt spirit, this is bottled at its absolute peak and does not require further aging in the bottle. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place.

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Premium dark chocolate, seared Wagyu beef, and aged hard cheeses such as vintage Gouda.

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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii on the outskirts of Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery. Nestled at the confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers, the distillery benefits from a uniquely humid, misty microclimate that is ideal for cask maturation. The water used in production is legendary, sourced from the same pure springs praised by the historic tea master Sen no Rikyu. The Yamazaki 25th Anniversary Single Malt represents the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship, composed of rare, highly aged malts. It is meticulously matured in select casks—most notably Spanish oak sherry butts, alongside American oak and prized Japanese Mizunara oak. This slow maturation imparts a profound complexity, characterized by deep notes of dried cherry, dark chocolate, sandalwood, and a delicate wisp of smoke, reflecting a harmonious blend of nature and meticulous human artistry.

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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery, located at the scenic convergence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers in Osaka Prefecture, where a unique humid microclimate and exceptionally pure water create the ideal environment for spirits maturation. Owned by Suntory, the distillery is globally celebrated for its pioneering craftsmanship and innovative maturation process, which utilizes a diverse array of cask types including Spanish sherry casks, American white oak, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. Yamazaki's signature style is characterized by a complex, multi-layered fruitiness and deep, spicy incense-like aromas, epitomized by legendary expressions such as their Single Malt 12 and 18 Years Old.

📍 5-1-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto, Mishima District, 618-0001 Osaka, Japan 🌐 https://www.suntory.com/whisky/yamazaki/