Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition
700 ml / 43%
¥36,000
Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition, a limited-edition single malt, blends malts aged in both Mizunara and Spanish oak casks, resulting in a complex flavor profile. The bottle’s design itself celebrates the distillery’s history, featuring an image of the recently renovated facility. This symbolizes Yamazaki’s commitment to both tradition and innovation.
Description
Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition Bottling Note
The Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition is a limited edition single malt whisky from the Yamazaki Distillery in Japan. Released in May 2024, it commemorates the distillery’s rich history and its exciting future.
This special bottling is a blend of Yamazaki’s distinctive malt whiskies, including those matured in both Mizunara (Japanese oak) and Spanish oak casks. This combination creates a complex and rich flavour profile. The whisky itself has a reddish-amber colour, suggesting the deep and mature character within.
In addition to the tantalising flavours, the Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition is presented in a special design that reflects its significance. The bottle, in the shape of Yamazaki’s signature pot still design, features a special label to commemorate the 2024 Edition. This label features an image of the Yamazaki distillery itself, which was recently renovated in 2023. The image on the label, printed on traditional Japanese paper, symbolises the distillery’s commitment to both its heritage and continued innovation as it moves into the next century.
Its complex flavours and connection to Yamazaki’s heritage make it a true celebration of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.
Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition Tasting Note
Nose: Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition offers a distinctive profile, leading with dried persimmon and honeyed sweetness, accented by warming clove.
Palate: Luxurious on the palate, it displays a burst of orange marmalade balanced by earthy red bean and subtle baking spice.
Finish: Long and layered, the finish reveals lingering fruit and a hint of Yamazaki’s signature smokiness, culminating in a peppery flourish.
Overall: This Yamazaki limited edition explores diverse maturation, offering a unique and complex expression of Japanese whisky.
Product details
Weight | 2.0 kg |
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Name | Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition |
Distillery/Brand | Yamazaki Distillery / Suntory |
Classification | Japanese Whisky |
Style | Single Malt |
Region | Osaka, Japan |
Age | NAS (No Age Statement) |
Cask Type | Mizunara, Spanish Oak (Vatted) |
Volume | 700 ml |
Alcohol | 43% ABV |
Released | May 2024 |
Availability | Limited Edition |
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