Yamazaki Mizunara Cask

alc./vol:
48%

Proof:
96°

Vintage:
Non-vintage

Aged:
No age statement

Product of: Product of Japan Japan

This is a rare example of whisky aged in casks made by Suntory's own coopers from Japan's indigenous Mizunara oak (Quercus mongolica) also known as ‘Japanese Oak’. Mizunara is difficult to make into casks and its loose grain makes it prone to leakage but it is prized due to the flavours it imparts.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 29/09/2012

Appearance

(bottled 2012, released October 2012) Clear, mid golden.

Aroma

Potpourri floral, vanilla and spice with delicate green apple skin, fresh pineapple, sandalwood, nutmeg and cloves.

Taste

Integrated, smooth but muscular palate with apple and pineapple fruit, Indian spice, sandalwood and a faint fresh celery.

Aftertaste

Long lingering vanilla impregnated leathery spiced vegetal woodyness.

Further product information

Closure: Screw / Stelvin cap

More about Yamazaki Mizunara Cask

Produced by Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

Yamazaki, Japan’s first malt whisky distillery was completed in 1924 and the malts it produces have become one of the most honoured single malt whiskies in the world.

Owned by Beam Suntory

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UK distribution by Edrington-Beam Suntory

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