{"product_id":"the-yamazaki-18-year-old-limited-edition","title":"The Yamazaki 18 Year Old Limited Edition Release","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content yWcLfW_streamingContainer markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Yamazaki 18 Year Old Limited Edition is a highly collectible presentation of one of Japan’s most celebrated aged single malts. Produced by Suntory at the historic Yamazaki Distillery, this edition was originally released for the Japanese travel-retail market and pairs the acclaimed 18 Year Old whisky with distinctive limited-edition packaging. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMatured for a minimum of 18 years, the whisky draws its character from maturation in sherry butts, American oak and Japanese Mizunara oak, producing the dark-fruited, chocolate-rich style for which Yamazaki 18 has become known. It is bottled at 43% ABV. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat makes this release particularly striking is its presentation. The bottle features a silhouette of the Yamazaki Distillery, while the whisky is housed in an elaborate Paulownia wood presentation case inspired by the bamboo forests surrounding Yamazaki. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor collectors of Japanese whisky, it is a particularly impressive version of an already sought-after Yamazaki age statement and one where keeping the bottle, wooden presentation case and accompanying booklet together adds considerably to the appeal of the complete set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with rich mahogany highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raisin, dried apricot and dark fruit lead into layers of cocoa, polished oak and gentle spice, with the mature wood influence adding considerable depth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and beautifully layered. Blackberry and strawberry preserve meet dark chocolate, dried fruit and warming oak spice, balanced by Yamazaki’s characteristic elegance. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, smooth and lingering, with dark chocolate, mature oak and persistent spice gradually fading into a refined sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamazaki Distillery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suntory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Single Malt Whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 Years Old\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sherry butts, American oak and Japanese Mizunara oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Distillery Bottling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition \/ Japanese Travel Retail release\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paulownia wood presentation case with Yamazaki bamboo-forest design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Com_Paulo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45520030728215,"sku":null,"price":29999.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/The_Yamazaki_18_Year_Old_Limited_Edition_Release.jpg?v=1789554304","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/it\/products\/the-yamazaki-18-year-old-limited-edition","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}