bottle of yamazaki 12yo

WHISKY

Yamazaki 12 Years Old

The Yamazaki Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery. With a range of options from Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve to 12, 18, and 25 years old, all of these prized whiskies contain carefully blended components aged in American, Spanish, and Japanese Mizunara oak.

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Winner of the coveted Supreme Champion Spirit medal at the International Spirits Competition, 2024

Yamazaki 12 Years Old

Tasting notes

Marmalade with two orange slices

Color

Pure gold

Two peaches

Nose

Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak)

3 scoops of vanilla ice cream in bowl

Palate

Coconut, cranberry, butter

Four pieces caramel with nuts

Finish

Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish

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Suntory whisky embodies the balance between Japan’s nature and its people. The many ways to serve it expresses its rich heritage and depth of flavor.

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Whisky pours into 4 different glasses

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Yamazaki Distillery

The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan’s first and oldest malt whisky distillery, established in 1923 by founder Shinjiro Torii.

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