“Partnering with Fred Noe, Seventh-Generation Master Distiller of James B. Beam Distilling Co, on Legent Bourbon was an honor and an exciting opportunity to create something special that represents East meets West,” stated Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of Suntory Whisky Shinji Fukuyo “Taking it one step further to create this limited-edition release that is finished by the climate of Yamazaki Distillery, creating its unique matured aroma, and reimagined with our blending techniques has been an exciting endeavor. The result is a first-of-its-kind whiskey with new layers of rounded and complex flavors.”
Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend begins as Kentucky Straight Bourbon crafted from American grain. Following 8 years of aging in Kentucky, it after that took a trip to the borders of Kyoto for ending up as well as mixing at the Yamazaki Distillery.
Yamazaki, the native home of Japanese Whisky, …