{"product_id":"yamazaki-25-year-japanese-whisky","title":"The Yamazaki 25 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky — Ultra-Aged Suntory Flagship, 43% ABV","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Apex Sherry Crimson: #5d001e | Imperial Black: #111111 | Mizunara Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #5d001e; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the quarter-century sherry concentration *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #111111 0%, #3a0012 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #5d001e; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE FLAGSHIP LEGACY --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe Yamazaki 25 Year Old\u003c\/span\u003e sits at the chiseled apex of Suntory's single malt hierarchy, representing a quarter-century commitment to long-aged inventory management. As the ultra-aged flagship, it stands above the long-aged 18 Year and alongside the rarest ultra-aged bottlings as the definitive reference for Japanese malt excellence. Maturing a fully integrated spirit to this decadal milestone requires decades of strategic planning and sustained investment in premium barrel stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE SHERRY CONCENTRATION) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eUnlike the multi-cask composition of younger expressions, the 25 Year is defined by its dedicated focus on Spanish oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Spanish Oak Sherry Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e A structural departure from the 12 and 18 Year releases, producing a profile of extreme dried fruit and leather concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Aged Scarcity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustained global demand and small production scales at Yamazaki have created one of the most acute supply constraints in modern whisky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twenty-five years of maturation allows for a deep concentration of chocolate and mature spice character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity of Spirit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 43% ABV, presented in its natural color, and remains non-chill filtered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed dried fruit, polished oak, and integrated sherry. Developing layers of dark chocolate, aged leather, and tobacco emerge alongside refined floral notes and faint Mizunara incense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with extraordinary integration. Front-palate sherry and fruit transition into mid-palate notes of dark chocolate, leather, soft baking spice, and integrated tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely long with multi-minute persistence. A closing complex of polished oak, refined sherry, and lingering mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eCollector Positioning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThe Yamazaki 25 is structurally the consensus reference for 25-year Japanese malts, sitting alongside the Hakushu 25 and Karuizawa releases as the apex of global collecting. Distribution is among the most constrained in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"A structural masterpiece that defines the absolute peak of Spanish oak sherry maturation in Japanese single malt.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamazaki Distillery (Osaka Prefecture, Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-Aged Japanese Single Malt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 Years (Minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCask Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimarily 100% Spanish Oak Sherry Casks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 Proof \/ 43% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium Black Bottle with Engraved Labeling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Market\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$30,000 – $60,000+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamazaki 25 represents the summit of Japanese whisky acquisition. Bottles offered here include the intact original premium presentation packaging, essential for maintaining investment-grade status. Provenance documentation is strictly authenticated and available on request to ensure total reliability for elite cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the profound 25-year integration, enjoy this whisky \u003cstrong\u003eneat in a Glencairn glass\u003c\/strong\u003e at room temperature. At this rarity and price tier, water or ice is not recommended. Best served slowly in a contemplative context to appreciate its multi-minute persistence. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate and highest-tier refined Japanese cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suntory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45377122238498,"sku":null,"price":8499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/the-yamazaki-25-year-old-single-malt-japanese-whisky.jpg?v=1779915949","url":"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/yamazaki-25-year-japanese-whisky","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}