Single Malt Watami President Choice 12YO
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As a premium distilled spirit, this bottle does not improve with age in glass and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to experience its delicate aromatic profile at its peak.
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Pairs beautifully with charcoal-grilled yakitori, rich soy-glazed braised pork belly (Kakuni), or high-quality dark chocolate.
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Hailing from Yamazaki, Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Single Malt Watami President Choice 12 Year Old is a legendary collaborative bottling. Located at the convergence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers, the distillery benefits from a unique misty climate and exceptionally soft water, famously praised by the historic tea master Sen no Rikyu. This special release was curated specifically for the president of the renowned Japanese restaurant group Watami. Matured for 12 years, it showcases Yamazaki's masterful blending of spirits aged in a combination of Spanish sherry casks, American white oak, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. The result is a complex, deeply aromatic expression that weaves together notes of dried fruit, sandalwood, honeyed spice, and a whisper of incense, embodying 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.