Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%)
- Distillery
- Yamazaki
- Region
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 48.2%
- Price
- £1500
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- Yamazaki's 2011 bourbon barrel expression was aged entirely in first-fill casks, yielding a limited release of just 1,000 bottles for the UK market at 48.2% ABV. This Japanese single malt represents the distillery's refined approach to American oak maturation.
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Yamazaki Bourbon Barrel 2011 (48.2%) is a single malt from Yamazaki (Japan), bottled at 48.2% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and oaky character — vanilla, fresh fruit, honey, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Yamazaki's 2011 bourbon barrel expression was aged entirely in first-fill casks, yielding a limited release of just 1,000 bottles for the UK market at 48.2% ABV. This Japanese single malt represents the distillery's refined approach to American oak maturation.
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