Experience one of the most elusive Yamazaki releases with the Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak – Distillery Exclusive (18cl), an ultra-rare small-format edition available only at the Yamazaki Distillery in Japan. Combining delicately peated Yamazaki spirit with the deep, rich influence of Spanish Oak, this 180ml exclusive bottling delivers luxurious layers of dark fruits, warm spice, sandalwood, gentle smoke and refined Japanese elegance. Highly sought after due to its extremely limited availability, collectible size, and exceptional flavour profile, the Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak 18cl is a prized gem for Japanese whisky collectors and a must-have for anyone seeking the rarest modern Suntory distillery exclusives.
🥃 Bottle Overview
Distillery: Yamazaki (Suntory)
Name: Yamazaki Peated Malt Spanish Oak
Edition: Distillery Exclusive – 18cl (180ml)
Style: Peated Japanese Single Malt
Cask Type: Spanish Oak
ABV: 48%
Volume: 180ml
Release Format: Small-format distillery-exclusive bottle
Rarity: Extremely high — even rarer than the 300ml version
This size is typically offered only at the distillery shop in very limited batches and is highly sought after by collectors wanting to complete Yamazaki Distillery Edition sets.
🌫️ Flavour Profile (Typical Notes)
Elegant and deeply layered, with Spanish Oak richness and subtle peat:
Soft aromatic peat smoke
Dark cherry, plum, raisin
Warm cinnamon, clove, and toasted oak
Sandalwood, incense, light herbal tones
Honey, vanilla, and malt sweetness
Long, gently smoky, fruity finish
The combination of peat + Spanish Oak makes this one of the more complex and distinctive Yamazaki exclusives.
🧠 Why Collectors Want It
Ultra-rare 18cl version — far less available than 300ml
Exclusive to the Yamazaki Distillery (no export)
Highly sought after by Japanese whisky collectors
Premium Spanish Oak maturation + subtle Yamazaki peat
Perfect for completing Distillery Edition sets
Small format increases collectability and trading liquidity