Suntory Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Single Malt Japanese Whisky 2025 Release

A once-in-a-generation offering from Japan’s oldest malt house. Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara is the first Yamazaki fully matured exclusively in Mizunara oak casks—no blending with other wood types. Mizunara barrels are extraordinarily rare (less than 1 % of Suntory’s cask inventory) and notoriously hard to work with, making this release a testament to patience, precision, and mastery. The bottle’s amber hue glows with reddish tones, promising profound wood influence and ancient forest character. On the nose, apricot compote sweetness meets cacao-latte smoothness, woven with nutmeg, cardamom, and sandalwood incense. The palate delivers elegant contrast—bittersweet citrus (orange peel), creamy texture, spice, and echoes of Mizunara’s signature incense and woodiness. Finish lingers in complex, woody closure, with herbal rem­edies, incense, and the subtle echo of ancient oak. Limited in quantity and monumental in ambition, this is not just whisky—it’s a decades-spanning conversation with one of the rarest oaks in the world.

Nose: Apricot compote, cacao latte, nutmeg, cardamom, sandalwood incense.

Palate: Bittersweet citrus, cream, warm spice, incense, Mizunara’s distinct wood character.

Finish: Rich, woody, incense drifts, herbal echoes, deep oak complexity.

Pair with white chocolate ganache or honeyed almond nougat to echo citrus and cocoa. Delicate desserts like yuzu brûlée or matcha millefeuille enhance subtle incense notes.
For savory, try seared scallop with citrus beurre blanc or miso-glazed black cod—light, elegant flavors that mirror the spirit.