{"product_id":"yamazaki-2013-48-puncheon-cask","title":"Yamazaki 2013 48% Puncheon Cask","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSale according to §25A UStG. No VAT disclosure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eYamazaki Puncheon 2013 – Single Malt Japanese Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"426\"\u003ePart of the same celebrated series as the award-winning Sherry Cask 2013, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eYamazaki Puncheon 2013\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases a unique style shaped by maturation in 480-litre American oak puncheon casks. With a lower spirit-to-wood ratio, the slower ageing process yields a whisky of exceptional balance and finesse, softer on the palate yet bursting with layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eThe nose reveals ripe melon, dried apricot, waxy quince, fresh barley, and a touch of marzipan, while the palate unfolds with frangipane, apricot jam, ginger, white chocolate, and delicate spices. A long, elegant finish lingers with notes of musky white peach, honey, sugared almonds, and spiced lemon curd. Described as \u003cem data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eSpeyside-esque in elegance\u003c\/em\u003e, this bottling demonstrates Yamazaki’s versatility and artistry beyond its more intense cask styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eFeatured in Ian Buxton’s \u003cem data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e101 World Whiskies to Try Before You Die\u003c\/em\u003e, the Puncheon 2013 remains one of the rarest and most collectible Yamazaki expressions, an essential release for connoisseurs seeking the full spectrum of the distillery’s craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003cbr data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamazaki\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distillery Bottling\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Oak Puncheon (480L)\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.0% ABV\u003cbr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003cbr data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eFounded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eYamazaki Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Situated just outside Kyoto, its humid climate and pure waters create ideal conditions for ageing. Renowned for experimenting with diverse cask types—sherry, bourbon, Mizunara, and puncheon—Yamazaki has crafted whiskies that define elegance and complexity. The Puncheon 2013 reflects this innovative spirit, offering a refined yet powerful expression of Japanese whisky mastery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Distilia Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55443008160092,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1238\/2300\/files\/Yam.jpg?v=1758032941","url":"https:\/\/distilia.com\/fr\/products\/yamazaki-2013-48-puncheon-cask","provider":"Distilia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}