Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Simon Hughes — The best whisky I've ever had

10/10

My father-in-law opened his bottle for my 40th and I genuinely got emotional. It's silky, complex, layers of dark chocolate and tropical fruit with this subtle spice from the Mizunara wood. At 48% ABV it's perfectly balanced — strong enough to carry all that flavour but smooth as anything. I know the price is absurd but this is a once-in-a-lifetime dram.

Camila Ortiz — The best whisky I've ever had

10/10

My father-in-law opened his bottle for my 40th and I genuinely got emotional. It's silky, complex, layers of dark chocolate and tropical fruit with this subtle spice from the Mizunara wood. At 48% ABV it's perfectly balanced — strong enough to carry all that flavour but smooth as anything. I know the price is absurd but this is a once-in-a-lifetime dram.

Thomas Weber — The best whisky I've ever had

10/10

My father-in-law opened his bottle for my 40th and I genuinely got emotional. It's silky, complex, layers of dark chocolate and tropical fruit with this subtle spice from the Mizunara wood. At 48% ABV it's perfectly balanced — strong enough to carry all that flavour but smooth as anything. I know the price is absurd but this is a once-in-a-lifetime dram.

Kai Oliveira — Mizunara magic is real

9/10

Finally got to try this neat at a friend's place and I get the hype now. There's a spicy, almost incense-like character from the Mizunara cask that's completely different from bourbon or sherry wood ageing. Dried apricot, sandalwood, a whisper of smoke on the finish. At 48% it doesn't need a drop of water.

Maxwell Green — Mizunara magic is real

9/10

Finally got to try this neat at a friend's place and I get the hype now. There's a spicy, almost incense-like character from the Mizunara cask that's completely different from bourbon or sherry wood ageing. Dried apricot, sandalwood, a whisper of smoke on the finish. At 48% it doesn't need a drop of water.

Diana Cruz — Mizunara magic is real

9/10

Finally got to try this neat at a friend's place and I get the hype now. There's a spicy, almost incense-like character from the Mizunara cask that's completely different from bourbon or sherry wood ageing. Dried apricot, sandalwood, a whisper of smoke on the finish. At 48% it doesn't need a drop of water.

Priscilla Nunes — The best whisky I've ever had

10/10

My father-in-law opened his bottle for my 40th and I genuinely got emotional. It's silky, complex, layers of dark chocolate and tropical fruit with this subtle spice from the Mizunara wood. At 48% ABV it's perfectly balanced — strong enough to carry all that flavour but smooth as anything. I know the price is absurd but this is a once-in-a-lifetime dram.

Henrik Larsen — The best whisky I've ever had

10/10

My father-in-law opened his bottle for my 40th and I genuinely got emotional. It's silky, complex, layers of dark chocolate and tropical fruit with this subtle spice from the Mizunara wood. At 48% ABV it's perfectly balanced — strong enough to carry all that flavour but smooth as anything. I know the price is absurd but this is a once-in-a-lifetime dram.

Tyler Bennet — Mizunara magic is real

9/10

Finally got to try this neat at a friend's place and I get the hype now. There's a spicy, almost incense-like character from the Mizunara cask that's completely different from bourbon or sherry wood ageing. Dried apricot, sandalwood, a whisper of smoke on the finish. At 48% it doesn't need a drop of water.

Olivia Wong — Mizunara magic is real

9/10

Finally got to try this neat at a friend's place and I get the hype now. There's a spicy, almost incense-like character from the Mizunara cask that's completely different from bourbon or sherry wood ageing. Dried apricot, sandalwood, a whisper of smoke on the finish. At 48% it doesn't need a drop of water.

Jason Steel — Worth every sip, maybe not every pound

9/10

I was lucky enough to try this at a tasting event and it completely reset what I thought Japanese whisky could do. The Mizunara oak gives it this incredible sandalwood and incense quality on the nose that you just don't get from other casks. At 48% it's got real presence without being hot. Would I pay £9,900 for a bottle? Honestly, probably not, but I understand why people do.

Penelope Hart — Worth every sip, maybe not every pound

9/10

I was lucky enough to try this at a tasting event and it completely reset what I thought Japanese whisky could do. The Mizunara oak gives it this incredible sandalwood and incense quality on the nose that you just don't get from other casks. At 48% it's got real presence without being hot. Would I pay £9,900 for a bottle? Honestly, probably not, but I understand why people do.

Alex Ramos — Worth every sip, maybe not every pound

9/10

I was lucky enough to try this at a tasting event and it completely reset what I thought Japanese whisky could do. The Mizunara oak gives it this incredible sandalwood and incense quality on the nose that you just don't get from other casks. At 48% it's got real presence without being hot. Would I pay £9,900 for a bottle? Honestly, probably not, but I understand why people do.

Marianne Blom — Worth every sip, maybe not every pound

9/10

I was lucky enough to try this at a tasting event and it completely reset what I thought Japanese whisky could do. The Mizunara oak gives it this incredible sandalwood and incense quality on the nose that you just don't get from other casks. At 48% it's got real presence without being hot. Would I pay £9,900 for a bottle? Honestly, probably not, but I understand why people do.

Connor McBride — Worth every sip, maybe not every pound

9/10

I was lucky enough to try this at a tasting event and it completely reset what I thought Japanese whisky could do. The Mizunara oak gives it this incredible sandalwood and incense quality on the nose that you just don't get from other casks. At 48% it's got real presence without being hot. Would I pay £9,900 for a bottle? Honestly, probably not, but I understand why people do.

Annika Svensson — A masterclass in patience

8/10

Twenty-five years in Mizunara oak and you can taste every single one of them. Rich dried fruit, a hint of something almost floral, and a finish that lingers for what feels like minutes. I had two drams neat at a whisky bar and I'm still thinking about it weeks later.

Wei Zhang — A masterclass in patience

8/10

Twenty-five years in Mizunara oak and you can taste every single one of them. Rich dried fruit, a hint of something almost floral, and a finish that lingers for what feels like minutes. I had two drams neat at a whisky bar and I'm still thinking about it weeks later.

Helena Kosta — A masterclass in patience

8/10

Twenty-five years in Mizunara oak and you can taste every single one of them. Rich dried fruit, a hint of something almost floral, and a finish that lingers for what feels like minutes. I had two drams neat at a whisky bar and I'm still thinking about it weeks later.

Samir Patel — A masterclass in patience

8/10

Twenty-five years in Mizunara oak and you can taste every single one of them. Rich dried fruit, a hint of something almost floral, and a finish that lingers for what feels like minutes. I had two drams neat at a whisky bar and I'm still thinking about it weeks later.

Ayako Hirano — A masterclass in patience

8/10

Twenty-five years in Mizunara oak and you can taste every single one of them. Rich dried fruit, a hint of something almost floral, and a finish that lingers for what feels like minutes. I had two drams neat at a whisky bar and I'm still thinking about it weeks later.