Suntory announced the new Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend, a limited-edition bourbon whiskey.
In addition to the maturing in French Oak wine casks and Spanish Oak sherry casks, this blend also features a selection of bourbon aged in Spanish Oak sherry casks previously used to age the Yamazaki Japanese Whisky.
“Partnering with Fred Noe, Seventh-Generation Master Distiller of James B. Beam Distilling Co, on Legent Bourbon was an honor and an exciting opportunity to create something special that represents East meets West,” said Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of Suntory Whisky Shinji Fukuyo. “Taking it one step further to create this limited-edition release that is finished by the climate of Yamazaki Distillery creating its unique matured aroma and reimagined with our blending techniques has been an exciting endeavor. The result is a first-of-its-kind whiskey with new layers of rounded and complex flavors.”
Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend starts as Kentucky Straight Bourbon crafted from grain. After eight years of aging in Kentucky, it travels to the outskirts of Kyoto for finishing and blending at the Yamazaki Distillery, identified by Suntory as an ideal environment for maturation due to its distinct seasons and warm, humid climate. For this Legent release, Fukuyo matured the limited-edition bourbon in French Oak wine casks and Spanish Oak sherry casks. The additional reserve is then selected for finishing in the former Yamazaki Spanish Oak Casks. Finally, the three uniquely finished selections are blended with more eight-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Suntory Whisky and the establishment of Yamazaki Distillery. As The House of Suntory celebrates this milestone, the release of Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend represents a look toward the next 100 years of Monozukuri (Japanese craftsmanship). “Legent represents the future of whiskey innovation from The House of Suntory,” said Managing Director for the House of Suntory Jon Potter. “For generations, our master blenders have crafted world-class spirits through exceptional innovation and blending techniques. As we look to the next 100 years, Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend exemplifies the global influence of Japanese craftsmanship and The House of Suntory’s consistent pursuit of mastery.”
Legent Bourbon, launched in 2019, was the first innovation from Fred Noe, Seventh-Generation Master Distiller at James B. Beam Distilling Co., and Shinji Fukuyo, Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of Suntory Whisky, marking the first Kentucky Straight Bourbon to be blended with Japanese expertise. Legent Bourbon was born from two true masters of their craft coming together to make an unprecedented whiskey that represents the best of East meets West.
The Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend is its first limited-edition release. It is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend (57%/114 Proof) will be available for a limited time only online and at select locations in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and Global Travel Retail for a suggested retail price of $199.99 USD.
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