Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017 suntory rare Japanese whisky bottle
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Yamazaki édition limitée 2017 Suntory

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Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017 · Suntory single malt Japan · Annual collectible release · Worldwide delivery 🌍

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La distillerie

Yamazaki — Japan’s Founding Single Malt

Founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii at the confluence of three rivers southwest of Kyoto, Yamazaki holds the distinction of being Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery. The location was chosen for its exceptional water quality—fed by the Tenno-zan mountain range—and for its humid climate, which accelerates maturation and creates a distinct house character. Suntory’s flagship distillery pioneered the use of Japanese mizunara oak alongside traditional sherry and bourbon casks, establishing a signature style that balances fruit, incense, and subtle spice.

Yamazaki’s reputation has evolved from regional curiosity to global benchmark. The distillery’s aged expressions—particularly those matured in mizunara—have commanded record auction prices and critical acclaim, while supply constraints on age-statement releases have made limited editions highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Cette expression

A 2017 Limited Edition from Suntory’s Flagship Distillery

Released in 2017, this limited edition represents Suntory’s annual commitment to showcasing Yamazaki’s depth beyond its core age-statement range. As a non-age-statement expression, it draws from a carefully selected vatting of casks representing the distillery’s stylistic spectrum—likely including components matured in American oak, sherry cask, and the signature mizunara that defines Yamazaki’s most acclaimed bottlings. Limited editions of this nature typically feature higher proportions of aged stock than standard NAS releases, balancing complexity with the distillery’s characteristic elegance.

Catégorie
Single Malt

Pays
Japon

Release Year
2017

Volume
700ml

Profil de dégustation

Nez

Typical of Yamazaki’s house character, expect an elegant interplay of orchard fruit—ripe pear and white peach—alongside notes of sandalwood incense and honeyed malt. Sherry-cask influence brings dried apricot and subtle baking spice, while mizunara oak contributes a faint whisper of coconut and temple incense that distinguishes Japanese single malt from its Scottish counterparts.

Le palais

The texture is silky and medium-bodied, opening with stone fruit sweetness and evolving into layers of toffee, cinnamon, and candied orange peel. The mizunara influence becomes more pronounced mid-palate, lending a resinous, almost incense-like quality that balances the richer sherry notes. The distillery’s soft water signature ensures a rounded, approachable delivery without sharp edges.

Finition

Medium to long, with lingering notes of oak spice, dried fruit, and a delicate aromatic quality reminiscent of sandalwood and green tea. The finish exemplifies Yamazaki’s elegant restraint—complex yet never overpowering, with a gentle fade that invites contemplation rather than demanding attention.

Provenance et authentification

Every bottle at Wines & Spirits SA is sourced directly from our network of over 50 certified suppliers and official distributors, ensuring complete provenance and authenticity. This Yamazaki Limited Edition 2017 has been stored in our climate-controlled facility—maintained at a constant 14°C and 70% relative humidity, monitored 24/7—since acquisition. With limited editions commanding significant secondary market premiums, our authentication protocols and storage standards provide the assurance collectors require when investing in rare Japanese whisky. Each bottle ships with full documentation of its chain of custody.

Contexte du collecteur

The 2017 Limited Edition in the Yamazaki Trajectory

Suntory’s decision to discontinue age-statement releases of Yamazaki 10 Year Old (in 2013) and severely restrict supply of the 12, 18, and 25 Year Old expressions transformed the market for Yamazaki limited editions. Released during the height of Japanese whisky’s global ascent, the 2017 Limited Edition represents a strategic response to stock constraints—offering collectors access to Yamazaki’s signature style without depleting aged reserves further. Secondary market data indicates steady appreciation for these annual limited releases, particularly as vintage age-statement bottles become increasingly scarce. For collectors building a comprehensive Yamazaki vertical, this 2017 expression fills a crucial gap between discontinued core range bottlings and the unobtainable auction-tier vintages.

Service et plaisir

Verrerie
Glencairn ou tulipe

Servir
Neat

Température
Chambre, 18°C

Temps de repos
8-10 min aérer

Serve this expression neat in a tulip-shaped glass to concentrate the aromatic complexity that defines Yamazaki’s mizunara-influenced style. Allow 8-10 minutes of aeration after pouring to unlock the full spectrum of incense, fruit, and oak spice. This is an elegant after-dinner whisky best enjoyed in contemplative silence or paired with dark chocolate, dried persimmon, or aged Comté cheese—accompaniments that complement rather than compete with its delicate balance.

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