Yamazaki 18 Years Suntory Single Malt Whisky Limited Edition

限量Mizunara橡木陳年，層次深、餘韻綿長，一口就知道是山崎的經典。

【為什麼選它？】
1) Mizunara 橡木桶陳釀 -> 帶出檀香、木屑與一絲椰乾，和常見美國或歐洲橡木完全不同，喝得到獨特日本味。
2) 18 年純熟成 -> 果香與香料交疊，適合慢慢品、細細體會；越醒越有爆發力。
3) 百年紀念限量 -> 收藏價值高，同時是送禮或慶祝的重要選擇。

【侍酒師私房筆記】先倒在杯裡等個10–15分鐘，先聞到深櫻桃和熟桃的甜香，接著桂皮、肉豆蔻的溫暖香料推進。入口是帶皮橙巧克力（orangette）的微甜，底層有一種像焚香的細緻感，然後Mizunara的檀木、丁子和淡淡乾椰味慢慢拉長。不厚重卻非常有層次，適合一口一口慢慢把玩。

【場景化配餐指南】適合在家慶祝時作主角：晚餐後配一片70%黑朱古力、或襯和牛燒烤與烤魚，亦適合放在書房慢慢品味。非常適合作為高端禮物或收藏首選。

【降維打擊對比】相對於量產大牌，這支以單一Mizunara桶成就的限量版更有故事與稀缺性——同等價格下更能買到日本獨有的木頭風味與收藏價值。

A rare Mizunara‑cask expression — deep, spicy and long‑lasting; a centennial salute from Yamazaki.

【Why choose it?】
1) Mizunara maturation -> Unique sandalwood, incense and coconut notes you won’t find in ordinary oak‑aged whiskies.
2) 18 years’ careful ageing -> Concentrated layers of dark fruit, spice and orange peel — built for slow sipping and special moments.
3) Limited centenary edition -> A collector’s piece that doubles as an exceptional dram for celebration.

【Sommelier’s Private Note】Pour, wait 10–15 minutes and inhale slowly: a reddish‑amber robe gives way to black cherry and ripe peach, then a spine of cinnamon and nutmeg. The palate opens with orangette sweetness and a whisper of Japanese incense; Mizunara wood brings clove, sandalwood and a hint of dried coconut. Full‑bodied, structured and long in the finish — every sip reveals another layer.

【Occasion / Pairing Suggestions】Ideal as an after‑dinner contemplative dram, a congratulatory toast, or paired with dark chocolate and grilled wagyu. Works beautifully in quiet, celebratory settings — think small milestones, gifts, or a premium dinner at home.

【Competitive Edge】Unlike mass‑released whiskies, this Limited Edition is matured solely in Mizunara casks and released for Suntory’s centenary — rare, characterful and priced for collectors who value singular wood influence and provenance.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 43%
• Decant Time: 15 minutes
• Taste: dark cherry, ripe peach, cinnamon, nutmeg, orangette, Japanese incense, clove, sandalwood, dried coconut, Mizunara oak, subtle spice, long lingering finish, elegant, rich
• Food Matching: 70%+ dark chocolate, Grilled wagyu or aged beef steak, Smoked salmon / unagi (grilled eel), Mature hard cheeses (aged gouda, parmesan), Dried fruits & roasted nuts, Japanese dishes with soy glaze (teriyaki, yakitori)
• Grape Variety: not_applicable ,

Winery

山崎（Yamazaki）是日本首間也是最具代表性的單一純麥酒廠，隸屬三得利。山崎座落於山谷間，得天獨厚的清冽山泉與變化溫差，配合工匠對桶種的執著（尤其是珍貴的Mizunara），造就出風格層次豐富又極具日本風味的威士忌。

Yamazaki — Japan’s first and flagship single malt distillery, part of Suntory. Founded for its ideal climate and pure spring water, Yamazaki is renowned for experimenting with cask types — especially rare Mizunara oak — and for producing elegant, multi‑layered single malts.