Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky, Japan M. Antonio de la Riva NY (Hudson Valley)

NY (Hudson Valley)

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

4-8 day pre-fermentation cold maceration

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

This is a powerful bottling that sees no dosage

Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky, Japan M. Antonio de la Riva NY (Hudson Valley)A 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