{"product_id":"yamazaki-limited-edition-2021","title":"Yamazaki Limited Edition 2021 Japanese Single Malt Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki Limited Edition 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an exceptionally rare Japanese single malt from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki Distillery — Japan’s oldest malt whisky distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Released as Yamazaki’s first Limited Edition expression since 2017, this highly distinctive bottling showcases one of the most prized influences in Japanese 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\u003eAged for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimum of 12 years exclusively in Mizunara oak casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esandalwood, incense, coconut, and exotic spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to fully emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMizunara oak is among the rarest and most sought-after woods used in whisky maturation. Native to Japan and requiring more than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 years to reach suitable barrel-making maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose, layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoconut, warm spice, and fragrant incense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e immediately reveal the influence of Mizunara. The palate develops with complex notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esandalwood, coconut, aromatic oak, and Yamazaki’s signature fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, leading into a smooth, lingering finish with a subtle touch of smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors and enthusiasts seeking a distinctive expression of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki Japanese whisky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2021 Limited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents a rare opportunity to experience Mizunara oak at its most concentrated and expressive.\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\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coconut, warm spice, fragrant incense, and expressive Mizunara oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich and complex with sandalwood, coconut, aromatic incense, exotic spice, and underlying Yamazaki fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Smooth, elegant, and lingering with Mizunara spice and a subtly smoky close.\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\u003eStyle:\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\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited Edition 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimum 12 Years\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 2021\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare Yamazaki release defined by Japan’s most iconic oak — an exceptional bottle for the serious Japanese whisky enthusiast or collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48782461796597,"sku":null,"price":1199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0481\/7141\/files\/40997_source_1779457240.webp?v=1788013843","url":"https:\/\/captaincaskwell.com\/products\/yamazaki-limited-edition-2021","provider":"Captain Caskwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}