Single Malt Mizunara Bottled 2022
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As a premium distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately. It will remain in pristine condition for decades if stored upright and away from direct light, though it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years once opened to preserve its delicate aromatic complexity.
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Rich, umami-forward dishes like slow-braised pork belly, high-quality dark chocolate with sea salt, or traditional roasted duck breast.
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Yamazaki, Japan's pioneer distillery founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, lies at the intersection of three rivers near Kyoto, where a misty, humid climate provides the ideal conditions for spirit maturation. The Tsukuriwake philosophy of diversity in whisky-making is epitomized in this rare 2022 bottling, which showcases Yamazaki's legendary mastery of Mizunara (Japanese oak). Mizunara is notoriously difficult to cooper due to its porous nature and twisting grain, requiring trees to be at least 200 years old before harvesting. This scarce wood imparts a deeply spiritual, ethereal character to the single malt, yielding signature notes of aromatic sandalwood, temple incense, coconut, and subtle Japanese spices that have come to define the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery, located at the scenic convergence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers in Osaka Prefecture, where a unique humid microclimate and exceptionally pure water create the ideal environment for spirits maturation. Owned by Suntory, the distillery is globally celebrated for its pioneering craftsmanship and innovative maturation process, which utilizes a diverse array of cask types including Spanish sherry casks, American white oak, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. Yamazaki's signature style is characterized by a complex, multi-layered fruitiness and deep, spicy incense-like aromas, epitomized by legendary expressions such as their Single Malt 12 and 18 Years Old.