Yamazaki 10 year old Single Malt Whisky Japan 40%

In the valley between Kyoto and Osaka, where three rivers meet to create some of Japan's softest water, Suntory built the country's first whisky distillery in 1923.

Expert Description

Yamazaki 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Whisky from Japan, bottled at 40%.

The whisky comes from Yamazaki Distillery, founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1923 as Japan's very first whisky distillery. Maturation takes place across a combination of American white oak, Spanish sherry casks and Japanese mizunara oak, giving Yamazaki its characteristic depth and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe peach and pineapple meet a delicate sherry sweetness and a touch of mizunara spice.

Palate

Soft and full-bodied with honey, caramel and a light, dry oak spice.

Finish

Medium length, warm and gently sweet, with a last note of sandalwood.

Specifications

Name: Yamazaki 10 Year Old
Distillery: Yamazaki
Region/Country: Osaka, Japan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4901777148963

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Sweet · Exotic

Investment Potential

Medium. Yamazaki's age-stated releases have become steadily harder to find since Suntory began prioritising its no-age-statement range to keep up with demand.

Did You Know?

Yamazaki Distillery stands where three rivers meet - a spot the famous 16th-century tea master Sen no Rikyu identified for the purity of its water, long before whisky ever reached Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yamazaki 10 Year Old

Why is Yamazaki 10 Year Old hard to find?

Suntory has in recent years prioritised its no-age-statement range to keep up with global demand, making age-stated releases like the 10 Year Old scarcer.

What does the mizunara cask add to Yamazaki?

Mizunara is a slow-growing Japanese oak that gives the whisky notes of sandalwood and Asian spice not found in other cask types.

Is Yamazaki 10 Year Old worth it?

Yes, as Japan's first single malt from its first distillery, it carries both historical and flavour value rarely found at this price.

What glass suits Yamazaki best?

A tulip-shaped nosing glass brings out the fruity, delicate sherry notes best.

When was Yamazaki Distillery founded?

The distillery was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii and was the very first whisky distillery in Japan.

Can Yamazaki 10 Year Old be enjoyed on ice?

Yes, the whisky holds up well to a single ice cube, which softens the strength and lifts the sweeter notes without stripping away complexity.