Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 750ml
The Yamazaki 12 Year Old is the expression that introduced the world to Japanese single malt whisky — an iconic, award-winning bottle from Japan’s oldest distillery that has earned a devoted global following and helped establish Japan as one of the world’s premier whisky-producing nations. Distilled at the legendary Yamazaki Distillery near Kyoto, where three rivers meet in a valley of mist and forest, this 12-year-old expression beautifully captures the delicate, harmonious character that defines the Japanese whisky tradition.
Aged in a combination of American white oak, Spanish oak (Sherry casks), and Japanese Mizunara oak, the Yamazaki 12 achieves a remarkable balance of fruit, oak, and spice that is both approachable and deeply rewarding — a perfect introduction to the world of Japanese whisky and a perennial favorite among connoisseurs.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Elegant and inviting with peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, and a delicate hint of Mizunara oak and Japanese incense
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Palate: Smooth and harmonious with tropical fruit, strawberry, Sherry sweetness, light oak spice, and a refined, layered complexity that speaks to 12 years of careful maturation
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Finish: Long, clean, and elegant with lingering fruit, gentle spice, and a subtle Mizunara warmth
Details
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Type: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
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Age: Minimum 12 Years
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Casks: American white oak, Spanish oak (Sherry) & Japanese Mizunara oak
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Distillery: Yamazaki Distillery, Shimamoto, Osaka, Japan
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Founded: 1923 (Japan’s first whisky distillery)
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Producer: Suntory
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ABV: 43% (86 proof)
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Size: 750ml
Best enjoyed neat or with a single large ice cube to gently open up its elegant, fruit-forward complexity. A landmark whisky and an essential bottle for any collection.