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Record the whisky first under its official name, Yamazaki 25 Year Old. The current House of Suntory page lists it within the Yamazaki Single Malt range and describes a blend of whiskies matured in American, Spanish an...
Record the whisky first under its official name, Yamazaki 25 Year Old. The current House of Suntory page lists it within the Yamazaki Single Malt range and describes a blend of whiskies matured in American, Spanish and Japanese Mizunara oak casks. The old packaging still needs to be checked for each bottle.
Expression information directly supported on the official page
- Official name: Yamazaki 25 Year Old.
- Identity: a 25-year-old expression in the Yamazaki Distillery single malt range.
- Cask description: the official page mentions component whiskies aged in American, Spanish and Japanese Mizunara oak.
- The page describes the current expression and does not automatically cover every historical volume, ABV, label or box.
How to separate the old and current versions
| Field | Record each bottle |
|---|---|
| Front and back labels | Yamazaki, 25 Years Old, volume, ABV, responsible company, and market label |
| Bottle | Bottle neck, seal, batch, bottle base, glass mould number, and fill level |
| Boxed items | Wooden box/paper box, inner tray, booklet, certificate, seal, and box bottom code |
| Source | Purchase date, merchant, receipts, handover, and storage environment |
If a current official photograph differs from an older bottle in hand, mark its period or market as a candidate only. Without contemporary evidence, do not estimate the year from box colour.
Minimum conditions for comparing data
- Compare only the same Yamazaki 25 Year Old expression; do not mix in Yamazaki 18 Year Old, Yamazaki 55 Year Old or Mizunara 25 product pages.
- Record volume, ABV, labels, box components, closure, fill level and provenance together for each bottle.
- Official product information can rule out naming errors but cannot establish the authenticity or present condition of an individual bottle.
Yamazaki 25 Year Old Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Yamazaki 25 Year Old bottles use the same presentation box?
No. Presentation boxes may differ by period or market, so record the box-base code, labels, volume and ABV for each bottle.
Can the official reference to three oak types identify a bottle by aroma alone?
No. Tasting notes do not replace the front and back labels, batch markings, bottle base, box components or provenance.
Can the bottle still be documented without its original box?
Yes. Separate accessories that are present from those not seen, and retain the label, condition and provenance without assuming a box exists.
Primary sources and scope
- House of Suntory: Yamazaki 25 Year Old: Supports the identity of the whisky and the official cask origin description.
An official page supports only the names, specifications and history stated there. The age statement or release, variant, authenticity, accessories and condition of an individual item must still be checked separately.
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Prepare verifiable records
When documenting Yamazaki 25 Year Old, assign each bottle a unique number and use it across the full view, front and back, key markings, accessories, provenance and visible anomalies. Do not infer details requiring physical inspection from similar online images. You can send a numbered list and clear photos via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
