Single Malt Mizunara Japanese Oak Cask 18YO (((Bottled 2024)))
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a highly stable distilled spirit, this bottle is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition indefinitely if stored upright and away from direct light. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to experience its delicate aromatic complexity at its finest.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Seared Wagyu beef, high-quality dark chocolate, and mature hard cheeses like aged Gouda.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where three rivers meet, the Yamazaki Distillery was established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, marking the birth of Japanese whisky. This exceptional 18-year-old single malt showcases the legendary Mizunara oak (Quercus crispula), a native Japanese wood that is notoriously difficult to cooper due to its porous nature and irregular growth. During World War II, when importing European and American casks was impossible, Suntory's artisans turned to Mizunara out of necessity, accidentally discovering a profound maturation profile. This 2024 bottling represents decades of patience; the porous wood imparts a highly distinctive, ethereal character reminiscent of temple incense, sandalwood, coconut, and exotic spices, making it a masterpiece of Japanese blending and craftsmanship.
🍾 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.