Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 is an exceptionally rare Japanese single malt from Yamazaki Distillery — Japan’s oldest malt whisky distillery. Released as Yamazaki’s first Limited Edition expression since 2017, this highly distinctive bottling showcases one of the most prized influences in Japanese whisky: Mizunara Japanese oak.

Aged for a minimum of 12 years exclusively in Mizunara oak casks, Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 offers a remarkably pure expression of this legendary Japanese wood. Unlike the standard Yamazaki 12 and Yamazaki 18, which incorporate multiple cask types, the 2021 Limited Edition places Mizunara at the center of the experience, allowing its unmistakable aromas of sandalwood, incense, coconut, and exotic spice to fully emerge.

Mizunara oak is among the rarest and most sought-after woods used in whisky maturation. Native to Japan and requiring more than 200 years to reach suitable barrel-making maturity, it is prized for imparting an aromatic profile unlike traditional American or European oak. The result is a whisky of exceptional depth, elegance, and unmistakably Japanese character.

On the nose, layers of coconut, warm spice, and fragrant incense immediately reveal the influence of Mizunara. The palate develops with complex notes of sandalwood, coconut, aromatic oak, and Yamazaki’s signature fruit character, leading into a smooth, lingering finish with a subtle touch of smoke.

For collectors and enthusiasts seeking a distinctive expression of Yamazaki Japanese whisky, the 2021 Limited Edition represents a rare opportunity to experience Mizunara oak at its most concentrated and expressive.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Coconut, warm spice, fragrant incense, and expressive Mizunara oak.

Palate: Rich and complex with sandalwood, coconut, aromatic incense, exotic spice, and underlying Yamazaki fruit.

Finish: Smooth, elegant, and lingering with Mizunara spice and a subtly smoky close.

Product Details

• Distillery: Yamazaki Distillery
• Region: Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
• Style: Japanese Single Malt Whisky
• Edition: Limited Edition 2021
• Age: Minimum 12 Years
• Cask Type: Exclusively Mizunara Japanese Oak
• Release: 2021
• Bottle Size: 750ml

A rare Yamazaki release defined by Japan’s most iconic oak — an exceptional bottle for the serious Japanese whisky enthusiast or collector.