{"product_id":"yamazaki-limited-edition-2023","title":"Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023 Japanese Single Malt 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYamazaki Limited Edition 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Japan-market limited-release single malt whisky from Suntory’s Yamazaki Distillery. The buying essentials: \u003cstrong\u003e700ml, 43% ABV, 2023 edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with carefully selected Yamazaki malt matured for at least 12 years in new Mizunara oak playing a central role in the blend. It is a no-age-statement bottling; “2023” identifies the release, not a vintage or age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinct annual edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 2023 limited release made for the Japanese market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMizunara-led profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e built around mature malt from new Japanese Mizunara oak, giving the whisky a rich, structured character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial flavour direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical fruit and warm spice on the nose, a honeyed and creamy palate, then vanilla, ginger and gentle smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical details:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 700ml bottle at 43% ABV. Please use the product photos as the packaging reference and contact us before ordering if presentation-box condition or inclusion is decisive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCraft and Edition Differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe revived Yamazaki Limited Edition series differs from the core no-age-statement Yamazaki by placing specially selected malt aged for 12 years or longer in \u003cstrong\u003enew Mizunara oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e at the centre of the composition. Mizunara is Japanese oak and is closely associated with Suntory’s whisky-making history. The 2023 release continues this gift-oriented limited-edition concept while retaining Yamazaki’s single-malt identity: the whisky is distilled at one distillery, then blended from multiple Yamazaki malt components to achieve the intended balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not the same product as standard Yamazaki, Yamazaki 12 Year Old, or the later “Story of the Distillery” releases. The year on the label identifies this particular annual edition. It should not be read as a distillation year, and the bottle does not carry a formal age statement even though the producer describes the key new-Mizunara component as 12 years or older.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following notes are attributed to Suntory and were reproduced from the producer’s product information by Japanese publication Gourmet Watch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e amber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e pineapple, orange and nutmeg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e honey, coconut cream and blueberry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e vanilla, ginger and a faint smokiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuntory’s guidance for this edition highlights a rich aroma, lively fruit, smooth weight and a pleasantly spicy finish; enjoying it neat is the producer’s suggested starting point. Add a few drops of water if you prefer to open the fruit and oak gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki Limited Edition 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuntory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki Distillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese single malt whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEdition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023 Japan-market limited release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAge statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo age statement; the producer describes the key new-Mizunara malt component as 12 years or older\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCask emphasis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Mizunara oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBottle size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour noted by producer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended first serve\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ and Sources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly will I receive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 700ml bottle of Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023 at 43% ABV. Product photos are the reference for the current item and packaging. If a presentation box is essential to your purchase, please confirm with Bottle Of Japan before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the standard Yamazaki single malt?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the 2023 annual Limited Edition, centred on mature malt from new Mizunara oak; it is distinct from the standard Yamazaki and age-stated Yamazaki releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a 12-year-old whisky?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo formal age statement appears on the product. Suntory describes the selected new-Mizunara malt used in the blend as having been matured for 12 years or longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe producer recommends starting neat. A small amount of water can also help reveal the fruit, spice and oak at your preferred intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre import duties included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. International orders are shipped DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Local customs duties, import taxes and clearance fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item or shipping price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I return the bottle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle Of Japan does not accept returns or exchanges for buyer’s remorse. Exceptions apply when the wrong item was shipped or the order arrived damaged; contact the store within seven days of delivery with the order number and clear photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.suntory.co.jp\/news\/article\/13830.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuntory: Yamazaki Limited Edition series and new-Mizunara composition\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gourmet.watch.impress.co.jp\/docs\/news\/1543871.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGourmet Watch: 2023 specifications and Suntory tasting notes\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.suntory.co.jp\/whisky\/yamazaki\/about\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuntory: Yamazaki whisky and blending\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.suntory.co.jp\/company\/award\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSuntory: competition results\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42927283798064,"sku":null,"price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2514\/9744\/files\/yamazaki-7945179889712-0-900-pure.png?v=1788908661","url":"https:\/\/bottleofjapan.com\/products\/yamazaki-limited-edition-2023","provider":"Bottle Of Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}