Special Single Malt Mizunara Sumida 100th Anniversary Bottle
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seared Wagyu beef, high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao), or smoked duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery stands at the foot of Mount Tennozan in Shimamoto, Osaka, as Japan's pioneering commercial malt whisky distillery. Situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the site was specifically selected for its exceptionally soft, pristine water and misty, humid microclimate that provides optimal conditions for barrel maturation. Yamazaki is renowned for its versatile production methodology, deploying washbacks of both wood and stainless steel, uniquely shaped copper pot stills, and a diverse cask regime featuring Japanese Mizunara oak, American oak, and Spanish ex-sherry butts. The distillery is celebrated globally for its layered, multi-dimensional single malt whiskies, most famously its flagship 12- and 18-Year-Old expressions characterized by complex notes of tropical fruit, sandalwood, and delicate spice.