{"product_id":"yamazaki-2022","title":"Yamazaki Mizunara 2022 Rare Cask Japanese Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki Mizunara 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a rare Japanese single malt crafted to showcase one of the most coveted influences in world whisky: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizunara Japanese oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured exclusively in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizunara oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this limited 2022 Yamazaki expression allows the extraordinary character of Japan’s native oak to take center stage. Without the influence of American oak or Spanish sherry casks, the whisky delivers a remarkably pure expression of Mizunara’s signature notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esandalwood, incense, coconut, clove, and exotic spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Pure Expression of Japan’s Legendary Mizunara Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizunara (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuercus mongolica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is among the rarest and most challenging woods used in whisky maturation. Grown primarily in Japan, including Hokkaido, the trees can require approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 years of growth before becoming suitable for cooperage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood is notoriously difficult to work with. Mizunara casks are more porous than their American and European oak counterparts and demand exceptional skill from the coopers who build them. Yet that difficulty is precisely what makes Mizunara-aged whisky so coveted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver years of maturation, the oak develops an unmistakably aromatic profile associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etemple incense, sandalwood, coconut, clove, baking spice, and fragrant wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — characteristics that have become synonymous with some of Japan’s most prestigious whiskies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki Mizunara at Full Expression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki is renowned for creating complexity by marrying whiskies matured in several different cask types. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki Mizunara 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e takes a different approach, focusing exclusively on Japanese oak to reveal exactly what Mizunara contributes to the legendary Yamazaki house style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is an intensely aromatic and unmistakably Japanese expression, combining Yamazaki’s elegant single malt character with the deep incense, spice, and exotic wood notes for which mature Mizunara casks are prized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor enthusiasts of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki Japanese whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rare Japanese single malts, and distinctive oak maturation, the 2022 Mizunara release offers a compelling opportunity to experience one of whisky’s most fascinating cask types in concentrated form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm amber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fragrant incense, sandalwood, coconut, and aromatic Japanese oak with layers of exotic spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clove, baking spice, coconut, warm woody sweetness, and richly aromatic Mizunara character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, elegant, and lingering with sandalwood, spice, and incense-like oak notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yamazaki Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exclusively Mizunara Japanese Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extremely Limited\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to experience Yamazaki through the unmistakable character of pure Mizunara oak — an exceptional bottle for collectors and serious Japanese whisky enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48782464254197,"sku":null,"price":3299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0481\/7141\/files\/the-yamazaki-single-malt-mizunara-2022.webp?v=1788014159","url":"https:\/\/captaincaskwell.com\/products\/yamazaki-2022","provider":"Captain Caskwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}