Single Malt Kogei Collection Peated Malt Spanish Oak
⏳ Drinking Window
As a premium single malt whisky, this bottle is fully matured upon release and does not improve with bottle age. It can be preserved indefinitely unopened, and is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years once opened to maintain its vibrant aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted duck breast, artisanal dark chocolate, and mature blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery, Yamazaki, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, the Kogei Collection (meaning traditional craftsmanship) represents a sublime fusion of Japanese artistry and master blending. This exquisite single malt expression brings together heavily peated malted barley and the deep, resinous influence of seasoned Spanish oak casks. The Yamazaki Distillery's unique location at the confluence of three rivers—Katsura, Uji, and Kizu—provides a misty, humid microclimate ideal for slowly maturing spirits. This expression showcases a masterful balance of smoky peat fire, rich dried fruits, cacao, and warm spices imparted by the Spanish oak, wrapped in packaging that honors traditional Japanese design heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
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.