The House of Suntory is launching the Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend, the first limited edition whiskey release from the Legent bourbon. Uniquely, the Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend will contain bourbon aged in Spanish Oak sherry casks that were previously used to mature Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky. 

Bottled at 57% ABV, the Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend starts as Kentucky Straight Bourbon crafted from American grain. Following eight years of aging in Kentucky, it then traveled to the outskirts of Kyoto for finishing and blending at the Yamazaki Distillery.

For this Legent release, Kentury Straight Bourbon was matured French Oak wine casks and Spanish Oak sherry casks to impart rich notes and a vivid spiced finish. The additional reserve is then selected for finishing in rare, former Yamazaki Spanish Oak Casks to introduce a full-bodied, malty depth and infuse nuanced layers of complexity. Finally, the three uniquely finished selections are blended with more eight-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon, which is said to result in a balance of oaky warmth, smooth brightness, and a distinctly long finish with hints of spice.

Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of Suntory Whisky Shinji Fukuyo shared:

"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. 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 Bourbon was first launched in 2019, and was a result of collaboration between Fred Noe, Seventh-Generation Master Distiller at James B. Beam Distilling Co., and Shinji Fukuyo, Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of Suntory Whisky. The launch of the Legent marked the first Kentucky Straight Bourbon to be blended with Japanese expertise.

The Legent Yamazaki Cask Finish Blend is the brand's first limited-edition release. It will be available for a limited time only online and at select locations in the U.S., Canada, Germany, and Global Travel Retail for a RRP of $199.99 USD.