Yamazaki 25 Years Old - Single Malt Japanese Whisky - Suntory Whisky

The Yamazaki 25 Years Old stands as one of the most revered and elusive expressions in the world of Japanese whisky. Crafted in extremely limited quantities, this exceptional single malt represents the pinnacle of long-term maturation, patience and precision — qualities that define both Yamazaki and Japanese whisky at its finest.

What makes this 25-year-old release so rare is not only its age, but the extraordinary selection of casks used during maturation. The whisky is predominantly aged in sherry-seasoned oak, including rare Japanese Mizunara oak, casks that are notoriously scarce and exceptionally demanding to manage over decades. Losses through evaporation are significant, meaning only a very small number of casks survive long enough to become Yamazaki 25 — making each release incredibly limited and highly sought after worldwide.
On the nose, the whisky is deep and opulent, offering layers of dark dried fruits, polished oak, leather, incense and antique wood. The palate is rich and contemplative, revealing notes of black cherry, bitter chocolate, roasted nuts, espresso and subtle spice, perfectly balanced by a refined sweetness. The finish is long, elegant and quietly powerful, lingering with notes of oak, smoke and dried fruit.

The Yamazaki distillery
Founded in 1923, Yamazaki is Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery, located at the meeting point of three rivers near Kyoto — a region renowned for its pure water and unique microclimate. This environment allows for complex maturation, with greater interaction between spirit and wood over time. Yamazaki’s philosophy of crafting a wide range of spirit styles and maturing them in diverse cask types gives its master blenders unparalleled depth to work with — a key reason why expressions like the Yamazaki 25 achieve such remarkable complexity and balance.

The Yamazaki 25 Years Old is not merely a whisky, but a symbol of Japanese dedication to craftsmanship and restraint. Exceptionally difficult to find, rarely released and globally coveted, it is a true collector’s treasure and an unforgettable experience for the most discerning whisky connoisseur.

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