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[Harmony Lounge] Japanese Whisky of the Month - the Yamazaki 18


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Japanese Whisky of the Month

 

 


From here forward, we at Harmony Lounge will be presenting our Japanese Whisky of the Month. In these profiles, we will explore the taste, the production, and the history of a new bottle monthly.


For our innagural entry, we thought what better to start with than Japan's oldest commercial whisky, Yamazaki? Today we'll be taking a look at Yamazaki's 18 year old Single Malt.


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History


Yamazaki's distillery is located in Shimamoto, a city in the Osaka Prefecture. This places it in Kansai region of Honshu - Japan's biggest island. In 1923 the distillery was opened, making it the first commercial distillery in Japan.


Throughout its history, Yamazaki has produced quality whisky on par with other traditional whisky producing regions around the world. This week's bottle in particular, the Yamazaki 18, won six consecutive double gold medals at the San Francisco Spirits Competition.


The whisky has become so beloved around the world, that while you could have found a bottle for $130 in the US a few years back, today it is nearly impossible to find a bottle for less than $500!


Production
Like any single malt, the Yamazaki 18 is produced at one distillery. The 18 year old whisky is aged in separate barrels. 80% comes from Spanish ex-sherry oak, 10% from both new and ex-bourbon American oak, and 10% from Mizunara oak.The rare Mizunara oak adds a distinct and unique incense-like aroma to the whisky.


Taste
The Yamazaki 18 is renowned for its rich and bittersweet taste. The nose profile consists of flavors reminiscent of truffles, thick bitter marmalade and resin as well as potpourri and heavy Oloroso sherry. On the palate, the Yamazaki 18 presents flavors of heather roots, cigar leaves, honey, toffee apples, plum wine and black pepper. It leaves a fruity aftertaste quite like marmalade.


Conclusion
With a history as rich and renowned as its taste, it is easy to see why many single malt enthusiasts consider the Yamazaki 18 to be perfect. With its accolades and high demand, Japanese and other whisky lovers around the world have truly fallen in love with this fine bottle.

 

 

Come try a glass of the Yamazaki 18 at Harmony Lounge today!

 

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