Single Malt Limited Edition (((Bottled 2022)))
⏳ 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 remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright, cool, and away from direct light. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to experience its delicate aromatic profile at its fullest expression.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with premium grilled Wagyu beef, savory yakitori with tare sauce, or high-quality dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Yamazaki Distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, is the legendary birthplace of Japanese whisky. Situated at the misty confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers, the distillery benefits from a humid microclimate and exceptionally soft mineral water, which are vital to its signature smooth and deep profile. The Yamazaki Single Malt Limited Edition Bottled in 2022 is a highly coveted release that highlights the exquisite artistry of Mizunara oak. This rare, porous Japanese oak requires up to a century of growth before it can be coopered, ultimately imparting complex, ethereal notes of sandalwood, temple incense, dried persimmon, and coconut to the spirit. This bottling represents a harmonious marriage of carefully selected, premium single malts, reflecting Suntory's blending philosophy and a deep reverence for nature.
🍾 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.