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Limited edition releases fly off the shelves and Yamazaki is now firmly established not only as one of Japan's greatest distilleries, but one of the world's greatest. The distillery has seen a number of refurbishments and expansions over the years and now operations 12 stills allowing them to produce over six millions litres a year.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yamazaki-13-year-old-owner-s-cask-4q70192-bottled-2008-1994","title":"Yamazaki 13 Year Old Owner`s Cask 4Q70192 (Bottled 2008) 1994","description":"An expression from Japan’s oldest distillery, this Yamazaki 13 Year Old Owner`s Cask 4Q70192 was distilled in 1994 and bottled in 2008. As part of a limited private selection programme, it originates from a single hogshead cask, yielding a unique profile distinct from standard offerings. Bottled at a natural strength of 55%, it showcases the diverse still shapes utilised at Yamazaki, blending delicate notes of tropical fruit with pronounced oak and spice. 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