YAMAZAKI 18 ans 100th Anniversary Edition

This Yamazaki 18 year old Mizunara Single Malt is made from meticulously selected malt whiskies, all aged for a minimum of 18 years in Mizunara (Japanese wood) casks. The resulting blend highlights the rare and distinctive beauty of Mizunara oak, which is considered Yamazaki's signature 'enhancer', bringing a character and elegance unique to Japan. In homage to its namesake, it is made in Japan's first and oldest malt distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding house of Japanese whisky, we recall a whisky created to suit the delicate palate of the Japanese. The exclusive release of Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara in 2023 highlights the unique essence of Yamazaki by combining the House of Suntory's iconic single malt with the irreplaceable effect of ageing and the sought-after characteristics of Mizunara Japanese oak, in which this unique malt has been exclusively matured. The House of Suntory discovered and began experimenting with Mizunara wood back in the 1940s, under the supervision of first-generation Master Blender Shinjiro Torii and second-generation Master Blender Keizo Saji. This commitment to making whiskies aged in Mizunara wood paved the way for future experiments.