Single Malt Mizunara (((Bottled 2013)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled spirit, this bottle does not mature further and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if kept sealed and upright. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to fully appreciate its delicate aromatic complexity.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Premium dark chocolate (70% cacao), traditional Japanese braised pork belly (Buta no Kakuni), or seared duck breast with a light soy glaze.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery, nestled in a misty vale where three rivers converge to create the ideal humid climate for maturation. The Yamazaki Single Malt Mizunara Bottled 2013 is a legendary expression defined by its maturation in rare Japanese Mizunara oak (Quercus crispula). Originally used out of necessity during World War II when European and American casks were unobtainable, Mizunara wood is notoriously difficult to cooper due to its porous, twisted growth. However, decades of aging in this wood yield an ethereal, highly sought-after flavor profile characterized by oriental incense, sandalwood (kyara), coconut, and subtle spice, making this limited 2013 bottling a masterpiece of Japanese whisky history.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Yamazaki Distillery blev grundlagt i 1923 af Suntory-skaberen Shinjiro Torii og troner ved foden af Tennozan-bjerget i Shimamoto, Osaka, som Japans første kommercielle single malt-destilleri. Beliggenheden, hvor floderne Katsura, Uji og Kizu mødes, blev nøje udvalgt på grund af det usædvanligt bløde, rene kildevand samt det tågede, fugtige mikroklima, der skaber optimale betingelser for fadlagring. Yamazaki er berømt for sin alsidige produktionsfilosofi, hvor der anvendes gæringskar af både træ og rustfrit stål, kobberkedler i mange forskellige former og et bredt udvalg af fade – herunder sjældne japanske Mizunara-egetræsfade, amerikanske fade og spanske sherryfade. Destilleriet nyder global anerkendelse for sine komplekse, flerdimensionelle single malts, hvor især de ikoniske 12- og 18-års aftapninger udmærker sig med dybe noter af tropisk frugt, sandeltræ og fine, elegante krydderier.