Special Single Malt Mizunara Sumida 100th Anniversary Bottle
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As a pristine, ultra-premium single malt spirit, this bottle does not mature further in glass and will remain in perfect condition indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright away from light. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years to experience its complex aromatics at their peak.
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Seared Wagyu beef, high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao), or smoked duck breast.
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Crafted to celebrate a century of pioneering Japanese spirits, the Yamazaki Special Single Malt Mizunara Sumida 100th Anniversary Bottle represents the pinnacle of Suntory's whisky-making heritage. Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, the Yamazaki Distillery sits at the misty confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers, providing a humid microclimate ideal for cask maturation. This legendary release highlights the use of Mizunara oak (Japanese oak), a notoriously difficult wood to cooper due to its porous nature, yet highly prized for imparting exquisite, ethereal notes of sandalwood, temple incense, coconut, and dried orchard fruits. This rare bottling is a liquid testament to Japanese craftsmanship, blending meticulous distillation with decades of patient aging in these sacred casks.
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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.