{"product_id":"the-yamazaki-single-malt-japanese-whisky-story-of-the-distillery-2024-edition-700ml","title":"The Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky Story of the Distillery 2024 Edition 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamazaki, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried persimmon and clove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange marmalade and sweet red bean with spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, spicy and gently smoky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory, Yamazaki Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Story of the Distillery, 2024 Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 proof (43% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mizunara and Spanish oak casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamazaki, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it neat, or with a splash of chilled water to open the persimmon and marmalade. It pairs with wagashi, dark chocolate or roasted duck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat casks are in the 2024 Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalt whiskies matured in Mizunara and Spanish oak casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have an age statement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a non-age-statement single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is bottled at 43% ABV, or 86 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/japanese-whisky\"\u003eJapanese Whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68023207756085,"sku":"VWS200435692","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-4319.webp?v=1793652196","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/the-yamazaki-single-malt-japanese-whisky-story-of-the-distillery-2024-edition-700ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}