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$321.68−26%($459.54/ℓ)
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Technical information
- Producer
- Yuza
- Type
- Whisky
- Format
- 70 cl
- Gradation
- 62.0%
- Aging
- Minimum 3 years
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of citrus, spices, wood
- Ingredients
- Malted barley, water, yeast
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Distillation method
- Copper pot still distillation
- Number of distillations
- 2
- Filtration
- Cold filtration
- Color
- Golden amber
- Consumption
- Neat, with water or ice
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Whisky Second Edition 70cl - Yuza is a spirit that tells the passion for the art of craft whisky, born from the meeting of traditional techniques with contemporary flair. Produced in an area known for its focus on the quality of raw materials and the balance between innovation and respect for the territory, this whisky stands out for its refined and complex character.
This spirit refines its peculiarities in a maturation process that combines precious woods, capable of giving an intense yet harmonious aromatic texture. On the nose, warm notes of vanilla, honey, and light spicy hints emerge, intertwined with a delicate smoky scent, typical of a well-balanced product. The sip is soft and enveloping, with a long and persistent finish where hints of dried fruit and toasted wood echo.
Whisky Second Edition 70cl - Yuza is best enjoyed neat to appreciate every nuance, but also lends itself to refined cocktails, enriching every tasting experience with complexity. An ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking an authentic whisky with a strong personality.
This spirit refines its peculiarities in a maturation process that combines precious woods, capable of giving an intense yet harmonious aromatic texture. On the nose, warm notes of vanilla, honey, and light spicy hints emerge, intertwined with a delicate smoky scent, typical of a well-balanced product. The sip is soft and enveloping, with a long and persistent finish where hints of dried fruit and toasted wood echo.
Whisky Second Edition 70cl - Yuza is best enjoyed neat to appreciate every nuance, but also lends itself to refined cocktails, enriching every tasting experience with complexity. An ideal choice for enthusiasts seeking an authentic whisky with a strong personality.
Distillery
Yuza
Yamagata PrefectureJapanSince 2018
Yuza is a Japanese single malt producer born from an initiative of Kinryu Co. in Yamagata. A small artisanal operation active since 2018, it specializes in limited-edition single malt whiskies (First, Second, Third, Edition series and seasonal releases).
- First whisky distillery in Yamagata Prefecture
- Artisanal, small-batch production; TLAS approach (Tiny, Lovely, Authentic, Supreme)
- YUZA First Edition 2022: international recognition (GOLD winner in industry competitions reported by specialized sources)
- Range composed of numbered editions and seasonal releases (e.g. Spring in Japan 2024)
Specialities
- whisky
- Japanese whisky
- single malt
- small batch whisky
The story
The Yuza project was launched within Kinryu Co., Ltd. (a local company operating in the spirits sector) with the aim of producing Japanese whisky in an area rich in spring water near Mount Chokai. The distillery obtained its license and started production in 2018; the first commercial bottlings (First Edition) were released in 2022. Since then production has remained small-scale, with releases as numbered editions and small batches.
Distillation
Distillation using pot stills (small-scale single malt production with dedicated wash and spirit stills).
Ageing
Maturation in ex-bourbon and sherry casks; occasional use of mizunara casks for finishes/special editions.
Raw materials
- malted barley
Representative products
- Whisky Edition 2023 70cl - Yuza
- Whisky First Edition 70cl - Yuza
- Whisky Second Edition 70cl - Yuza
- Whisky Spring In Japan 2024 70cl - Yuza
- Whisky Third Edition 70cl - Yuza