Single Malt Mizunara Japanese Oak Cask 18YO Bottled 2017
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Bottled in 2017 after 18 years of cask maturation, this spirit is fully matured and will not develop further in the bottle. It is ready to enjoy immediately and will remain in peak condition for decades if stored upright, cool, and away from direct sunlight.
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High-quality dark chocolate, slow-cooked Wagyu beef, and mature cheeses such as aged Gouda.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii on the misty outskirts of Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's pioneer distillery, celebrated for its pristine water source where three rivers meet. This rare 18-year-old single malt represents the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship, aged exclusively in native Mizunara oak (Quercus crispula). The history of Mizunara is born of necessity; during World War II, import restrictions forced Suntory's cooperage to turn to this difficult, porous, and slow-growing local wood. Initially dismissed for its aggressive green wood notes, master blenders discovered that decades of patient maturation transform the spirit, imparting a legendary aromatic profile reminiscent of Japanese temple incense, sandalwood, coconut, and rich oriental spices.
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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.