Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Oak Cask (2024 Edition)

Established in 1923 in Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture, Yamazaki is Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery and the foundation of Suntory's whisky heritage. The distillery's mastery of Mizunara oak, a rare and characterful Japanese timber notoriously difficult to season and cooperage, is among the most distinctive aspects of its craft, and one that sets Yamazaki apart from any other whisky producer in the world.

The 18 Year Old Mizunara 2024 Edition is the product of years of experimentation by Yamazaki's blending team, who discovered that the true potential of Mizunara casks is unlocked only through extended maturation. Eighteen years in this exceptional Japanese oak imparts an unmistakeable spiciness alongside notes of sandalwood and aloe, producing a whisky of rare complexity where fruit, spice and wood notes engage in a rich and elegant harmony. It is an expression for the serious collector and a gift of genuine distinction.

Tasting Note by Yamazaki:
Nose: Rich and elegant with dark cherry, ripe peach and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Palate: Subtly spiced organette with undernotes of Japanese incense.
Finish: Long and lingering, accentuated with clove, sandalwood and hints of dried coconut.