8
Yamazaki 50 Year Old
Distillery: Yamazaki
Region: Osaka, Japan
Type: Japanese Single Malt
Age: 50 years
Score: 96.3/100
Average Price: $770,000
Tasting Notes
Sandalwood, coconut, dried tropical fruits, extraordinary Mizunara oak character, ethereal finish.
Why It's Ranked #8
Released in 2022 with only 50 bottles globally, each priced at $130,000 and then reselling for multiples. Suntory selected the finest Mizunara oak casks from across six decades. Considered the pinnacle of Japanese single malt whisky.
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