Suntory Announces Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend
Suntory has announced the launch of Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend, a limited edition bourbon created in collaboration between Fred Noe, Seventh-Generation Master Distiller at James B. Beam Distilling Co., and Shinji Fukuyo, Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of Suntory Whisky.
To create Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend, eight year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon crafted from American grain was sent to Kyoto, Japan for finishing and blending at the Yamazaki Distillery. Upon arrival at Yamazaki, Shinji Fukuyo finished the eight year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon in French Oak wine casks, Spanish Oak sherry casks, and casks that were formerly used to mature The Yamazaki Spanish Oak Single Malt Japanese Whisky. The three individually finished bourbons were then blended with more eight year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon before being bottled at 57% ABV (114 proof).
Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend will be available online and at select locations in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and Global Travel Retail for a suggested retail price of $199.99.
Source: prnewswire.com.