{"product_id":"yamazaki-single-malt-japanese-whisky-limited-edition","title":"Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky Limited Edition","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYamazaki Limited Edition: A New Chapter Every Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky Limited Edition is Suntory's annual, vintage-dated release from the Yamazaki Distillery, Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. Rather than a fixed, always-available bottling, each Limited Edition is its own standalone release, bottled once a year (or periodically) in a finite quantity and never repeated. Once a given year's release sells through, it's gone, which is part of what makes these among the most sought-after annual Japanese whisky releases on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow the Yamazaki Limited Edition Series Is Made\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery release draws on the same distillery character that defines Yamazaki: whisky matured across a combination of American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak casks, vatted without added coloring. Mizunara, sometimes called \"water oak,\" has been part of Yamazaki's story since the 1940s, when wartime scarcity of American oak pushed the distillery to experiment with Japan's native timber. It's notoriously difficult to work with, requiring trees more than 200 years old, which is part of why Mizunara-forward whisky remains so limited. Each year's Limited Edition draws on a different selection of aged cask stock, hand-blended by Suntory's chief blender to create that vintage's specific character, so the blend composition, age of components, and exact flavor profile vary from release to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Yamazaki Limited Edition leans into the distillery's signature layered fruit and Mizunara oak character, with the specific balance of red fruit, spice, sandalwood, and vanilla shifting from year to year based on that vintage's blend. Ask us for the specific tasting notes of the vintage currently in stock, since each release is genuinely distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYamazaki's fruit-forward, Mizunara-driven character generally pairs well with sushi, grilled fish, roast duck, or a fruit-based dessert. Its aromatic wood spice also complements toasted nuts or mild cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese are collector-grade whiskies best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped glass, or with a small amount of water to open up the aromatics. Given their rarity, many collectors reserve a bottle for special occasions rather than everyday drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the standard Yamazaki Distiller's Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The Distiller's Reserve is a permanent, always-available bottling, while the Limited Edition is a new, one-time vintage-dated release, produced in a finite quantity each year and discontinued once sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the flavor change from year to year?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, each Limited Edition is blended from a different selection of cask stock, so the tasting notes, proof, and exact composition can vary by vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat oak is used?\u003c\/strong\u003e A combination of American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak casks, consistent with the broader Yamazaki range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich vintage do you currently carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e Availability rotates; check the current listing or ask us for the specific year and its tasting notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking for more from this legendary Japanese whisky house? \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/suntory\"\u003eShop the full Suntory collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for the Distiller's Reserve, 12, 18, and 25 Year expressions, or browse our complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/japanese-whiskey\"\u003eJapanese Whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more from Japan's top distilleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. Shop with confidence knowing your whisky is in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":50557457367298,"sku":null,"price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2022","offer_id":50557457400066,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2023","offer_id":50557457432834,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/yamazaki-limited-2021.jpg?v=1790702923","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/yamazaki-single-malt-japanese-whisky-limited-edition","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}