The Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 is an annual limited release single malt from Suntory's Yamazaki distillery, bottled at 43% ABV. It was first launched in Japan, where bottles were allocated by lottery.
Yamazaki, founded by Suntory in 1923 on the outskirts of Kyoto, is Japan's first malt whisky distillery, and its limited editions are among the most sought-after releases in Japanese whisky. Each year's Limited Edition highlights a different aspect of the distillery's craft, and the 2022 release continues the series' focus on the artistry of Japanese wood and long maturation.
The release is presented in a wooden-effect box illustrated with Yamazaki's pot stills, and as a limited annual release it has become a sought-after collectable.
Yamazaki single malts are known for their balance of rich fruit, gentle spice and the incense-like character of Japanese oak, and this edition offers a chance to taste a single year in the distillery's history.
It is a superb gift for a collector of Japanese whisky, and a bottle to open on a special occasion. Like all of Yamazaki's limited editions, it is released once and not repeated, so each year's bottle becomes a small piece of the distillery's story. Japanese whisky is often enjoyed with a little chilled water, a style called mizuwari, which gently opens the aromas without masking the spirit. A tulip-shaped glass will help concentrate its fruit and wood notes.
Specifications
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Producer: Suntory, Yamazaki Distillery
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Style: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
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Expression / Batch: Limited Edition 2022
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Region: Yamazaki, Osaka, Japan
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Size: 700ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve it neat, or with a splash of chilled water. It pairs with sushi, tropical fruit, dark chocolate or a mild cigar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was it released?
In 2022, first in Japan by lottery.
Is it an annual release?
Yes. Yamazaki releases a different Limited Edition each year.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 43% ABV, or 86 proof.
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