Yuza – First Edition 2022

This is the first single malt from the Yuza distillery in Yamagata prefecture, Japan. The distillery was founded in 2018 at the foot of Mount Chokai by people with a long background in sake making. The whisky was released once it had turned three years old, in 2021, in an edition of 8,000 bottles. It was matured in bourbon barrels. The nose has white grapes, orange peel and honey. On the palate come sweet apricots, plenty of vanilla and a creamy mouthfeel. The finish is fresh and of medium length, with citrus, milk chocolate and mint.