
2024 Suntory Yamazaki The Kogei Collection Kimono Edition Peated Malt Spanish Oak Single Malt Japanese Whisky (700ml)
Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such has some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
A testament to Suntory’s legacy of craftsmanship and to “Kogei”, meaning “traditional Japanese craft”. At the time of writing, there are two offerings in this series, both exclusively dedicated to Travel Retail stores. This, the so-called Kimono Edition was created in collaboration with Chiso, Kyoto’s preeminent Kimono House, who have been crafting the finest Japanese kimonos since 1555. Chiso’s pattern-makers harnessed the traditional method of Bokashi-zome (gradation dyeing) to imbue the story of the House of Suntory into the bottle labels and outer packaging. It depicts three merging rivers evoking a sense of calmness. Gold accents, reminiscent of drifting clouds, add elegance. Master blender Shinji Fukuyo’s exploration of peated malts and Spanish oak casks for the Yamazaki release promises a whisky with rich floral notes of bitter orange marmalade and dark chocolate, all encased in soft smoke.