he Yamazaki Mizunara 2017 Edition is made from a precise selection of malt whiskies, all distilled in Yamazaki and aged in Japanese Mizunara casks. Varying ages from 18 years old and beyond. A very small portion exceed 50 years maturation.
The 2016 release of Yamazaki's annual Limited Edition bottling. A blend of young, bourbon-barrel-aged whisky with older single malt aged in sherry and port casks. This is always a highly sought-after release.
With the 2013 release having been named World Whisky of the Year in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2015, this is a hugely anticipated release of Sherried Japanese whisky. Just 5,000 of these sought-after bottles will be available worldwide.
The nose of Yamazaki 18 Year is quite thick and resinous, there is a pleasant oiliness with zesty citrus and peels and a hint of sherry. Plenty of oak and orchard fruits. The palate is of medium-body with green notes and an earthen note, plenty of wood resin and a floral character with zest and sherried peels. The finish is of good length with fruit and zest.