The Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whiskey Mizunara Oak Cask 18 Year 700ml

Experience the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship with The Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky Mizunara Oak Cask 18 Year 700ml. Produced by The House of Suntory, this extraordinary single malt is matured exclusively in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks for more than eighteen years, creating a whisky of exceptional elegance, depth, and unmistakable character. Mizunara oak is one of the world's rarest and most challenging woods for whisky maturation, requiring decades of expertise to master.

The House of Suntory has spent more than seventy years refining the art of Mizunara maturation. The result is a whisky with remarkable aromatic complexity, where delicate floral notes, exotic spice, incense, and sandalwood intertwine with rich orchard fruit and silky oak. Bottled at 48% ABV (96 Proof), this expression delivers both power and refinement while showcasing the signature elegance that has made Yamazaki one of the world's most respected whisky brands.

The nose reveals elegant aromas of dark cherry, ripe peach, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The palate unfolds with layers of sandalwood, Japanese incense, dried coconut, rich oak spice, and subtle fruit sweetness, leading to an exceptionally long finish highlighted by clove, sandalwood, and lingering Mizunara spice. Designed for slow sipping, this whisky represents the ultimate expression of Japanese oak maturation.

Product Highlights

• Type: Japanese Whisky
• Brand: The Yamazaki
• Producer: The House of Suntory
• Distillery: Yamazaki Distillery
• Expression: Mizunara Oak Cask 18 Year
• Country: Japan
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Age: 18 Years
• ABV: 48%
• Proof: 96
• Style: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
• Cask Type: 100% Japanese Mizunara Oak Casks
• Maturation: Exclusively matured in Mizunara for more than 18 years
• Color: Deep reddish amber
• Aroma: Dark cherry, ripe peach, cinnamon, nutmeg
• Palate: Sandalwood, Japanese incense, dried coconut, elegant spice, oak
• Finish: Long with clove, sandalwood, incense, and lingering Mizunara spice
• Awards:
  • Gold Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2025
  • Gold Medal – International Spirits Challenge 2026
• Best For: Neat, premium whisky tastings, collectors, luxury gifting