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About this bottle
The Yamazaki Limited Edition 2015 is the second annual release in this increasingly popular range. Bottled at 43% ABV, this expression features whiskies from the Yamazaki distillery, with some components aged for up to two decades. While Suntory typically keeps the production and maturation details of its Limited Edition bottlings confidential, it was disclosed that the whiskies were aged in various oak types, including sherry, port, European oak, and American oak casks.
How it tastes
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
The cost of Japanese whiskies has gone through the roof lately, and releases such as the Yamazaki Limited Edition are incredibly hard to find. It greets you with a sophisticated mix of rich sherry, subtle spices, and ripe fruit. Notes of sandalwood, incense, and a touch of matcha blend with leather, melon, and a whisper of plum liqueur. Bold and fragrant on entry, it becomes sweet and spicy on the palate, consistently well-rounded. Lingering flavors of cherries, prunes, and gentle tannins define the finish. An excellent whisky, though excessively expensive.
RATING: 4.2/5.0 stars ≙ 89 pts → FIRST-CLASS [+]
DDella Lamb4.5
Possesses a pleasant young American oak flavor profile with traces of berries and Sakura.
Nose: Raisins, Sandalwood, Honey, Cranberries, Sakura, Bananas, Walnuts, Oranges, Melons, Mint Chocolate, Blackberries, Raspberries, Almonds, White Chocolate
Palate: Honey, Oranges, Apricots, Caramel, Milk Chocolate, Strawberries, Sakura, Chili Pepper, Sandalwood, Cloves, Vanilla, Cherries, Raspberries, Walnuts
Finish: Raisins, Espresso, Honey, Oranges, Vanilla, Mocha, Smoke, Cloves, Licorice, Strawberries, Apricots, Bananas, Coconuts
GGrace Christy4.0
A rich, blended single malt crafted and matured at Yamazaki, Japan's inaugural malt distillery. A symphony of Sherry, Port, and Bourbon cask influences, with some single malts aged over two decades in Sherry Casks, alongside 'Young Talents' single malts matured in Bourbon Barrels.
It begins with notes of passion fruit and strawberry, while the palate is sweet and jam-like with added oak undertones, culminating in a long and complex finish featuring hints of honey, licorice, tea, and exotic fruits. September 2017 / April / August 2018 / July 2022
