Single Malt Limited Edition Bottled 2016
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Ready to enjoy upon release, this premium spirit does not improve with bottle aging and can be preserved indefinitely unopened; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to fully appreciate its complex aromatic profile.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-cooked pork belly (Kakuni), high-quality dark chocolate, and roasted duck breast.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial distillery, situated in a region famous for its pristine waters once praised by the legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu. The Yamazaki Single Malt Limited Edition Bottled 2016 is a masterfully crafted expression that showcases the distillery's blending artistry. It marries rare, mature single malts aged for over twenty years in European oak Sherry and Japanese Mizunara casks with younger, vibrant spirits matured in American white oak. This combination yields a complex and elegant profile characterized by notes of ripe pineapple, rich dried fruits, sweet vanilla, and the signature incense-like sandalwood finish imparted by the rare 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.