The first sip feels like warm incense curling through a cedar-lined temple, where sandalwood, coconut husk, and orange oil rise over honeyed malt and black tea. Yamazaki 18Yr Mizunara 2025 Edition is a Japanese single malt shaped by careful pot-still distillation and long aging with Mizunara oak influence, layering clove, ginger, dried apricot, and cocoa nibs over silky texture and a lingering, gently smoky finish. Alcohol by volume: 43.00%. Country of origin: Japan. The spice-and-incense profile flatters the rich fat of Duck, while bittersweet Dark chocolate echoes the whisky’s toasted coconut and cedar tones, letting the temple-incense complexity hum through every bite.
Producer Information: Suntory
Born in Osaka in 1899 when Shinjiro Torii opened Torii Shoten, Suntory grew from a wine merchant into Japan’s first malt whisky house with the Yamazaki Distillery established in 1923 at the humid, water-rich confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers near Kyoto, building a philosophy of harmony, precision blending, and monozukuri craftsmanship shaped by local climate, soft water, and Mizunara oak. Its production style emphasizes tsukuriwake, creating diverse malt and grain components across sites like Yamazaki, Hakushu in the forests of Yamanashi, and Chita on Aichi’s coast, then layering them for balance and texture. Beyond whisky, Suntory cultivates Japanese wines at Tomi no Oka in Yamanashi from Koshu and Muscat Bailey A alongside Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot at Château Lagrange in Saint-Julien. The portfolio also spans Midori melon liqueur, The Premium Malt’s beer brewed in Japan, and nonalcoholic staples like Boss Coffee and Iyemon green tea that reflect a steady focus on place, purity of water, and consistent flavor across categories.
Ordering and Delivery Options for this Japanese Whiskey
Alcohol Delivery & Pickup Methods
All alcohol delivery orders will be confirmed by email during business hours within 1 business day. If there are any problems with your order, we will contact you via email. We use the following fulfillment methods:
Planning to pick up a bottle in person? Here’s how to reach our Bronx store from the Metro Botanical Garden station:
Directions:
From the Metro station, Head northwest on Bedford Park Blvd toward Webster Ave (282 ft).
Turn right onto Webster Ave (0.1 mi).
Turn left onto E Mosholu Pkwy S (1.0 mi).
Turn left toward Goulden Ave (0.1 mi).
Turn right onto Goulden Ave (259 ft).
Turn left onto Sedgwick Ave (0.3 mi).
Turn right onto Van Cortlandt Ave W (0.2 mi).
Slight left onto Bailey Ave (0.2 mi).
Turn right onto W 238th St (0.2 mi).
Turn left onto Broadway (364 ft).
You have arrived at our store.
Store Address:
Broadway Liquor & Wine Warehouse
5790 Broadway, Bronx, NY 10463, United States.
Japanese whiskey is a distinctive spirit style that primarily utilizes malted barley as its base ingredient, though it can also incorporate corn, rye, and wheat. This whiskey is crafted through pot still or column still distillation and must be aged in oak barrels—often American or Japanese oak—for a minimum of three years, as mandated by law. The result is a refined beverage that showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of Japanese distillers.
The flavor and aroma profile of Japanese whiskey typically features a delicate balance of sweet and savory notes, with common flavors including honey, vanilla, apple or pear fruitiness, floral hints, spices like cinnamon, and umami characteristics. Its texture ranges from smooth to creamy or silky with a medium to full body. While often enjoyed neat or on the rocks, it also serves well in cocktails such as highballs or classic drinks like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan.
