Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022

Description

Suntory The Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 Single Malt

Volume: 700mL | Age: NAS (No Age Statement) | Proof: 86 (43% ABV) | Style: Single Malt Japanese Whisky | Packaging: Limited Edition Gift Box

The Essence of Mizunara

Part of the prestigious annual series, the Yamazaki Limited Edition 2022 serves as a masterclass in the use of Japan’s rarest resource: Mizunara oak. Known for its distinctively porous nature and the extraordinary patience required to cooper it, Mizunara wood imparts an incomparable profile that cannot be replicated by American or European oaks. For the 2022 edition, Suntory’s blending team expertly married whiskies matured in these rare casks to create an expression that is both lively and deeply contemplative.

A Sensory Journey

This release avoids the heavy-handed oak influence seen in some older whiskies, instead favoring a delicate, high-toned complexity. It captures the unique bridge between fruit-forward distillery character and the exotic spice of the forest. The palate is a silky, harmonious evolution of flavors—moving from light, sweet fruits to the unmistakable resinous spice that has defined the Yamazaki Limited Edition series for years.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Deep golden amber with polished highlights.

• Nose: Luxuriously aromatic. Waves of fresh peach, dried pineapple, and candied orange peel are elevated by a prominent, spicy top note of sandalwood, cinnamon, and a whisper of Japanese incense.

• Palate: Velvety and full-bodied. The entry is soft, offering honeyed sweetness and creamy vanilla, followed by a mid-palate pop of ginger, clove, and toasted oak.

• Finish: Long, warming, and clean. The finish lingers with gentle spices, a touch of wood smoke, and the signature drying, elegant bitterness of Mizunara.

Collector’s Note

Please note that this is distinct from the Yamazaki Tsukuriwake Selection 2022, which was a separate, four-bottle cask-strength collection (Puncheon, Peated, Spanish Oak, and Mizunara) released that same year. The Limited Edition 2022 is a standalone, 43% ABV bottling designed for balance and aromatic intensity.

A Note on Authenticity: Given the high demand for Yamazaki Limited Editions, always verify the batch/release year on the box and label, as counterfeit bottles periodically appear in the secondary market. Ensure the bottle packaging and laser-etched markings match the official releases from the Yamazaki Distillery.