Single Malt Limited Edition Bottled 2014
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Ready to enjoy upon release. Unlike wine, bottled whisky does not mature further in glass and can be kept indefinitely if stored properly away from light and heat; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 3 years to experience its full aromatic complexity.
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Seared Wagyu beef, high-quality dark chocolate, and smoked duck breast.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery. Situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers meet, the distillery benefits from a misty climate and exceptionally soft water, famously praised by legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu. The Yamazaki Single Malt Limited Edition Bottled in 2014 is a masterful marriage of vintages. It blends young, vibrant single malts matured in American oak bourbon barrels with rare, deeply aged malts matured in European oak Sherry and highly prized Mizunara (Japanese oak) casks. This combination yields a complex spirit rich with notes of ripe pineapple, sweet vanilla, dried fruit, and the signature temple incense and sandalwood spice notes characteristic of ancient Mizunara oak.
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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.