Single Malt 55YO
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As an ultra-aged spirit bottled at its absolute peak, it is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon opening and will remain pristine indefinitely if kept sealed and stored away from direct sunlight.
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High-quality dark chocolate, slow-roasted wagyu beef, or aged hard cheeses.
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Though classified here under 'Other' as a spirit, the Yamazaki 55-Year-Old Single Malt is a legendary masterpiece of Japanese distilling heritage. Distilled in the 1960s under the supervision of Suntory's founder, Shinjiro Torii, and later master blender Keizo Saji, this expression represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese whisky. It features components distilled in 1960 and aged in rare, porous Mizunara oak, alongside 1964 distillates matured in white oak. The Yamazaki distillery, located where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, benefits from a unique, humid microclimate that accelerates wood interaction. This ultra-rare bottling, limited to just 100 bottles upon its release in 2020, offers a profound sensory journey through time, carrying deep notes of sandalwood, incense, and dried dark fruits that tell the story of Japan's post-war Showa era.
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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.