Yamazaki 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky - The Really Good Whisky Company

Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky - 70cl 43%

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Yamazaki 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky - The Really Good Whisky Company
  • Yamazaki 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky - The Really Good Whisky Company
  • Yamazaki 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky - The Really Good Whisky Company
  • Yamazaki 12 Years Old Single Malt Whisky - The Really Good Whisky Company
Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky - 70cl 43%

Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky - 70cl 43%

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Tasting Journey

Age 12 Year Old
Distillery Suntory-Yamazaki
Region Yamazaki
Cask Type American Oak, Mizunara Oak and Sherry Casks
Style Malt
Colour

Light Amber

Nose

Aromas of honey, vanilla, light citrus, dried fruits, light oak, a touch of spice and clove.

Palate

Taste of orchard fruits, spice, pepper, oak, a touch of vanilla and gentle sherried notes.

Finish

A medium to long finish, with honey, oak, a touch of spice and vanilla.

About This Whisky

The Yamazaki 12-Year-Old is one of the most iconic expressions from Suntory, Japan's oldest whisky distillery. Known for its smooth elegance and complexity, this whisky has become a benchmark for Japanese single malts and is a favorite among whisky enthusiasts worldwide. The whisky is made using a variety of cask types, including American oak, Japanese oak (Mizunara), and sherry casks. The use of a variety of cask types adds layers of complexity and depth to the flavor profile, while the 12 years of maturation provide a smooth, well-rounded character. The whisky is bottled at 43% ABV, which provides a perfect balance between intensity and drinkability.

About Yamazaki

Yamazaki Distillery

The Yamazaki distillery was opened in 1923 by Torii Shinjirō as the first malt whisky distillery in Japan. The company founder and chairman of Kotobukiya (the predecessor company of Suntory) wanted to produce a serious whisky and therefore hired Taketsuru Masataka, whom he appointed factory director of the Yamazaki distillery in 1924. This descendant of a sake brewing family from the 17th century was in Scotland in 1918. He traveled to study at Glasgow University and learned how to make Scotch whisky on site. He married a Scottish girl, Jessie Roberta "Rita" Cowan in 1961, who went to Japan with him in 1920. The founder of Suntory, Shinjiro Torii, decided to begin whisky-making with a passionate desire to create a perfect whisky that reflects the nature of Japan and the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.

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