Yamazaki Releases Its Oldest Mizunara Whisky
The House of Suntory has released its Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara, the oldest fully Mizunara-aged expression in Yamazaki’s history.
A tribute to the artistry and innovation that define the whisky maker, this expression celebrates Mizunara Japanese Oak and the spirit of Yamazaki.
Bottled at 96 proof, Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara is a single malt aged exclusively in Mizunara oak casks. While previous expressions, such as Yamazaki 55 Years Old, featured partial Mizunara maturation, this release marks the oldest expression to be aged 100% in Mizunara casks from Yamazaki.
To honor the rarity of this wood, the bottle is encased in a handcrafted box, assembled using a traditional Japanese nail-free “locking” method.
Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara is available for $7,500.
dekantā Celebrates Its First Decade
dekantā is celebrating a decade of championing Japanese whisky and sharing it worldwide. Since launching in 2015, the online retailer has become a trusted authority on Japanese whisky.Founded with a mission to bring Japan’s whisky heritage to the world, dekantā has spent the past ten years forging partnerships with distilleries, artisans, and independent producers across Japan. From its early days to today, it has aimed to stay true to its founding values of authenticity, craftsmanship and discovery.One of the hallmarks of dekantā’s approach has been its creative collaborations with Japanese artisans — from traditional lacquerware masters to contemporary designers — resulting in limited-edition bottlings that blend cultural artistry with its whisky.In 2019, dekantā launched its own independent bottling range. From rare single malts to exclusive blends, these releases aim to showcase its commitment to quality, innovation, and storytellingdekantā is also known for its Cask Ownership Program. By allowing whisky fans to own their own casks of Japanese whisky, the program offers transparency, secure storage, and expert guidance from one of dekanta’s distillery partners - Karuizawa Whisky Distillery, The Ontake Distillery and Kiyokawa’s Iiyama Mountain Farm Distillery.“As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we reflect with gratitude on the journey we’ve taken and the community that has supported us," said Makiyo Masa, Founder & Director of dekantā. "From our valued customers and talented partners to the incredible distilleries and artists we work with, this milestone belongs to all of you. We look forward to continuing our mission of bringing the best whiskies from Japan to the rest of the world.”To mark the occasion, dekantā is unveiling a celebratory single cask release, crafted at Wakatsuru Saburomaru Distillery. It is aged for over six years in a first-fill bourbon barrel.dekantā's Wakatsuru 10th Anniversary is available now for $219.99.