Yamazaki Limited Edition 2023
山崎 リミテッドエディション 2023
About
Annual limited edition release from Yamazaki distillery featuring a blend of carefully selected casks including Spanish oak, Bordeaux wine, and mizunara. Each year's edition showcases a different cask composition, making them highly collectible.
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Tasting Notes
Ripe strawberry, rose petals, sweet vanilla, cinnamon
Rich dried fruits, dark chocolate, wine tannins, honey, Japanese oak spice
Very long with elegant wine cask influence and lingering mizunara sandalwood
What People Are Saying
Japanese reviewers note this limited edition showcases Yamazaki distillery diversity with a rich sherry and Mizunara oak profile. Comments emphasize the luxurious mouthfeel, ripe stone fruit, dark chocolate, and distinctive Japanese oak character. Collectors value it for both drinking and investment potential.
「「山崎蒸溜所の多様性を表現した限定品。シェリー樽とミズナラの贅沢な組み合わせ。完熟した果実、ダークチョコレート、日本固有のミズナラの個性が際立つ。飲用とコレクション両方の価値あり」」
The Yamazaki Limited Edition releases generate massive buzz and lottery allocation each year. Community discussion focuses more on the hunt and allocation process than the liquid itself. Those who secure a bottle at retail (around ¥15,000 in Japan) consider it a win, while secondary market prices ($500+) draw criticism. Reviewers who have tasted them generally find them excellent but note that the "limited" label does much of the heavy lifting in terms of demand.
Whiskybase rates this 88.35 out of 100 based on community reviews. This limited 2023 release showcases mizunara oak maturation, a hallmark of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.
Community opinions collected from public forums and review sites. These are not our own ratings.
How to Enjoy
Neat at room temperature to fully experience the complexity
