The Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition is a limited release single malt from Suntory's Yamazaki distillery, blending malt whiskies matured in Mizunara and Spanish oak casks. It is a non-age-statement whisky bottled at 43% ABV.
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. The Story of the Distillery series celebrates the craft behind Yamazaki's whisky, and the 2024 edition draws on two of its most distinctive woods: rare Japanese Mizunara oak and Spanish oak sherry casks.
Its reddish amber hue points to its depth. On the nose come dried persimmon and clove, the palate brings orange marmalade and sweet red bean with a touch of spice, and the finish is long, spicy and gently smoky.
The bottle comes in a grey and white box illustrated with the distillery, making it a fine gift and a collectable for lovers of Japanese whisky.
It is a whisky to sip slowly and savour, revealing the interplay of Japanese and Spanish oak. Japanese whisky is often enjoyed with a little chilled water, a style called mizuwari, which gently opens the aromas without masking the spirit.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Dried persimmon and clove.
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Palate: Orange marmalade and sweet red bean with spice.
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Finish: Long, spicy and gently smoky.
Specifications
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Producer: Suntory, Yamazaki Distillery
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Style: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
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Expression / Batch: Story of the Distillery, 2024 Edition
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Proof / ABV: 86 proof (43% ABV)
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Cask / Finish: Mizunara and Spanish oak casks
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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 to open the persimmon and marmalade. It pairs with wagashi, dark chocolate or roasted duck.
Frequently Asked Questions
What casks are in the 2024 Edition?
Malt whiskies matured in Mizunara and Spanish oak casks.
Does it have an age statement?
No. It is a non-age-statement single malt.
What proof is it?
It is bottled at 43% ABV, or 86 proof.
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