Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky, Japan M. Antonio de la Riva citrus oil—with a cut that

citrus oil—with a cut that carries through the finish

The result is a balance between the primary aromas (white stone fruit

4-8 day pre-fermentation cold maceration

breadcrumbs

in the beginning as a carbonic maceration and afterwards in a classic open vat fermentation with some punch downs

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky, Japan M. Antonio de la Riva citrus oil—with a cut thatA rare, long aged single malt matured exclusively in Mizunara oakYamazakis most elusive and technically demanding cask regime. The 18 channels the varietal signature of this oak: sandalwood, temple incense, coconut husk, and delicate spice, carried on a supple, fine grained frame shaped by slow evaporation and oxidative concentration. Silky texture, deeply integrated tannins, and a long, aromatic finish make this one of the most distinctive