Single Malt Limited Edition (((Bottled 2021)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. It will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely when stored upright, sealed, and away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seared Wagyu beef, rich dark chocolate, or smoked duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted at Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery, established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, the Yamazaki Single Malt Limited Edition 2021 represents a masterclass in wood artistry. Yamazaki's location was chosen for its legendary soft water, famously praised by the historic tea master Sen no Rikyu. This highly sought-after bottling celebrates the profound influence of rare Mizunara (Japanese oak) casks. The master blenders at Suntory selected vibrant single malts aged in virgin Mizunara casks, blending them with seasoned malt whiskies to create a profile rich with sandalwood, oriental incense, coconut, and subtle spice. It stands as a tribute to Japanese craftsmanship and the unique microclimate of the Yamazaki valley, where damp mists provide the ideal conditions for cask maturation.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii with technical assistance from Masataka Taketsuru, Yamazaki is the pioneer and foundational benchmark of Japanese whisky. Situated southwest of Kyoto at the foot of Mount Tennozan, the distillery occupies a tranquil river valley where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge. This geographic setting engenders an enduring misty microclimate, significant seasonal temperature variations, and access to exceptionally pure, soft subterranean spring water historically lauded by tea master Sen no Rikyu. Uniquely engineered to function as a self-contained ecosystem of distinct styles, Yamazaki employs diverse fermenters alongside pot stills of varied shapes, sizes, and condensation configurations. Its maturation program is celebrated for its virtuosic wood management under Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, incorporating American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Spanish oak sherry butts, and rare indigenous Mizunara Japanese oak. The resulting single malts, led by the flagship 12, 18, and 25 Year Old expressions, are distinguished by sandalwood spice, dried fruit complexity, and aristocratic balance.