Single Malt Peated Malt Bottled 2022
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As a distilled single malt whisky, this bottle is fully matured upon release and does not age further in glass. It can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely under proper conditions; once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its vibrant smoky and fruity aromatics.
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Slow-smoked barbecue beef brisket, rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and dark chocolate desserts with a high cacao percentage.
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Nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the Yamazaki Distillery stands as the birthplace of Japanese whisky, founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923. The Yamazaki Single Malt Peated Malt Bottled 2022 is a masterclass in the Tsukuriwake philosophy—the art of diversity in whisky-making. While Yamazaki is globally renowned for its deep, fruit-forward, and Mizunara-spiced profile, this limited release shines a spotlight on one of its foundational pillars: heavily peated malted barley. Distilled with pristine, soft water celebrated by legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu, the spirit is matured primarily in American oak casks. This process tempers the intense, smoky peat with Yamazaki's signature elegant sweetness, resulting in a complex dram layered with gentle ash, bright citrus, and subtle herbal undertones.
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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.