Suntory

Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017, Bourbon, Sherry & Mizunara Cask, 2017, 43%

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TypeSingle Malt Whisky
MRI
MRI 16
Average Score
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Description

The Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017 is a rare and exquisite single malt Japanese whisky crafted by the renowned Suntory distillery. This annual release, part of a series that began in 2014, combines multiple single malt vintages, with some components aged for over 20 years. It is matured in a variety of casks, including American oak, European oak (ex-sherry), and Japanese Mizunara oak, imparting a complex and rich flavor profile. Bottled at 43% ABV, this no-age-statement whisky is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. The bottle features elegant Japanese calligraphy and is presented in an impressive original box.

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Cask type
Bourbon, Sherry & Mizunara Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
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Cask no.
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
Shinji Fukuyo
Master distiller (distillation)
Shinji Fukuyo
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
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Has box
Yes
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Box
Series highlights
Limited Edition series, released annually since 2014
Historical context
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Special release
Limited Edition
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Deep and rich, with notes of toffee, biscuits, sherried raisins, raspberry syrup, bananas, honey sweetness, fruit leather, mixed berries, crème brûlée, red apples, red grapes, leather tobacco pouch, cinnamon, lemon, cloves, and oak.
Palate
Smooth sweetness, acidity, dried fruit, thick honey, campfire notes, ginger, spices, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, tobacco, sherry, oak, red grapes, nutmeg, Turkish delights, matured persimmon and mandarin.
Finish
Long and spicy, with notes of walnut, wood, dates, raisin, prunes, pepper, brandy, schnapps, mint, cashew nuts, and bran.
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