{"product_id":"yamazaki-story-of-the-distillery-2026-edition-japanese-single-malt-whisky-700ml-43-abv","title":"Yamazaki Story of the Distillery 2026 Edition Japanese Single Malt Whisky 700ml | 43% ABV","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki Story of the Distillery 2026 Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a limited-release Japanese single malt celebrating the unique natural environment, water and craftsmanship that have shaped the legendary Yamazaki Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 2026 as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethird chapter in Suntory's Story of the Distillery series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this special edition explores why Yamazaki has long been considered an ideal place for whisky making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the 2026 Edition, Suntory brings together carefully selected Yamazaki malt whiskies matured across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Mizunara oak, Spanish oak and American white oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a rich and complex expression with dried fruit, citrus sweetness, spice and subtle smoke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a limited annual Yamazaki release created for both collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese whisky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story of Yamazaki's Natural Environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 Edition focuses on the land and water surrounding the Yamazaki Distillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamazaki was chosen by Shinjiro Torii more than a century ago for its exceptional natural conditions. The area's pure water sources and humid climate provide an environment particularly suited to whisky production and maturation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis connection with nature is reflected not only in the whisky itself but also in the distinctive presentation of the 2026 release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich sweetness of dried persimmon with clove, delicate vanilla and subtle chocolate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied and complex, with layers of dried fruit, orange marmalade and sweet red bean paste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong and complex, developing smoky and spicy notes with lingering chocolate and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46228935245923,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9365\/4371\/files\/1787199507AWA06053.jpg?v=1790105911","url":"https:\/\/www.thewhiskystation.com.au\/products\/yamazaki-story-of-the-distillery-2026-edition-japanese-single-malt-whisky-700ml-43-abv","provider":"THE WHISKY STATION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}