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 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.
🍽️ Culinary 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, 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.