Yamazaki 1984 Single Malt Japanese Whisky

A very rare, very exclusive vintage, Yamazaki 1984 was matured in American, European and Japanese Mizunara oak and it was awarded a Gold at the International Spirits Challenge.

Handcrafted at the oldest distillery in Japan, YAMAZAKI 1984 is made from the purest natural ingredients distilled through the art of Japanese craftsmanship in perfect harmony with nature. Indeed, YAMAZAKI is made with the same pure water used in Japan’s most esteemed tea ceremonies. With a rich, sophisticated character all its own, YAMAZAKI’s secret lies in the harmonious marriage of single malt matured in three different oak casks – American, Spanish and Japanese.

As the supply of casks became limited in the 1940’s, Suntory turned to making its own casks from Japanese mizunara oak. The coopers discovered the porous wood was prone to leaks; blenders found that the mizunara imparted overbearing aromas and taste to the malts stored within. But their dismay turned to delight when they discovered, after the long period of aging, the mizunara oak casks added a distinctive touch to the whisky, endowing it with sweet fragrance reminiscent of incense.

• International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2011:Gold (Best In Class)
• International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2010:Gold (Best In Class)