Single Malt Limited Edition Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary 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, 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.