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11.08.2025

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Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara – Rare Full Oak Maturation

Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara – Rare Full Oak Maturation

Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara – Rare Full Oak Maturation

A historic milestone in Japanese single malt craftsmanship

The House of Suntory has unveiled its oldest-ever Yamazaki single malt fully matured in Mizunara oak casks – the Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara. Limited in availability and priced at €7,900, this rare release pays homage to Japan’s whisky-making heritage, combining over two decades of meticulous maturation with the unique character of the country’s legendary Mizunara oak. Meeting the standards of the Japan Spirits & Liqueurs Makers Association, this bottling is 100% distilled, aged, and bottled in Japan.

Design and Presentation

Reflecting Yamazaki’s deep respect for traditional Japanese craftsmanship, the whisky is presented in a handmade wooden box crafted without a single nail – a tribute to ancient joinery techniques. The elegant bottle design mirrors the prestige of the whisky within, underscoring its exclusivity and refined heritage.

Maturation and Flavor Profile

Mizunara oak, first used by Suntory in the 1940s, is prized for its fine grain and demanding nature, requiring at least a decade to reveal its signature complexity. Fully matured for 25 years in these rare Japanese oak casks, the Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara offers layers of sandalwood, coconut, and warm incense, enhanced by the bittersweet, spiced depth only Mizunara can impart.

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Sweet apricot compote, cocoa latte smoothness, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  • Palate: Bittersweet and spicy with orange notes and a creamy undertone.
  • Finish: Complex Mizunara oak with bittersweet hints of Eastern herbal medicine.

This limited edition is a landmark release in the Yamazaki portfolio – a rare intersection of age, rarity, and pure Mizunara maturation, destined for collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.


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