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Yamazaki 55 Year Old, Mizunara & American White Oak Cask, 2020, 46%, 75cl
Yamazaki

Yamazaki 55 Year Old, Mizunara & American White Oak Cask, 2020, 46%, 75cl

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 95
Average Score
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Description

Yamazaki 55 Year Old is the oldest single malt whisky in the history of the House of Suntory and Japanese whisky, representing the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship. Bottled in 2020, this extremely limited edition release pays tribute to the Japanese "Showa" era of the 1960s. It is a blend of precious single malts, featuring components distilled in 1960 under the supervision of Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii and aged in Mizunara casks, and whiskies distilled in 1964 under Suntory's Second Master Blender Keizo Saji and aged in American White Oak casks. The final blend was crafted by fifth-generation Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo and third-generation Master Blender Shingo Torii. Only 200 bottles were released globally, with an initial 100 for Japan in 2020 and another 100 for international markets in 2021. Each bottle is presented in a bespoke black Mizunara wood box with Suruga lacquer, featuring a crystal bottle with engraved calligraphy, handmade Echizen washi paper, and a Kyo-kumihimo plaited cord.

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Whisky MansionVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 449,000.00
Cask type
Mizunara & American White Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Lightly Peated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Shinji Fukuyo, Shingo Torii
Master distiller (distillation)
Shinjiro Torii (1960 distillate), Keizo Saji (1964 distillate)
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
200
Has box
Yes
Closure
Handmade Echizen washi paper and Kyo-kumihimo plaited cord
Presentation
Bespoke black Mizunara wood box with Suruga lacquer, crystal bottle with engraved calligraphy, handmade Echizen washi paper, Kyo-kumihimo plaited cord.
Series highlights
Oldest single malt whisky in the history of the House of Suntory and Japanese whisky; a tribute to the 1960s.
Historical context
Japanese "Showa" era of the 1960s
Special release
Extremely limited edition, initial release in Japan via lottery, then global release.
Allocation
Initial 100 bottles for Japan only, subsequent 100 bottles for global markets including US, UK, China, Taiwan.
Nose
Softly oaky with sandalwood, tatami mats, saddle soap, antiques shops, fresh paper, persimmon, peach brandy, orange oil, and old Palo Cortado sherry. Fragrant sandalwood mingled with well-ripened fruit.
Palate
Herbal initially, with incense, hemp oil, sage, sarsaparilla, Assam tea, willow bark, bracken. Creamy notes of mango lassi and coconut ice cream, subdued fruitiness (clementine juice, Yamazaki pineapple). Polished brass, leather-bound books, oil lamps, soot, and a hint of peat. Sweetness layered with subtle bitterness, woody note from Mizunara cask. Honeyed sweetness, stewed raisins, fig, leather, dark chocolate.
Finish
Extremely long and pleasantly bitter with black tea, Branca Menta, gentian root, dandelion greens, and a little wisp of smoke. Fragrance like scented wood and a hint of smokiness. Sweet, rich, lingering. Monumental, velvet-like layers of spice, wood, and sweet cedar.
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