Yamazaki 12 year old Single Malt Whisky Japan 43%

Yamazaki 12 Year Old was the bottle that truly put Japanese whisky on the world map - and it remains a benchmark for the entire category today.

Expert Description

Yamazaki 12 Year Old is a Single Malt Whisky from Japan, bottled at 43%.

The whisky comes from Yamazaki Distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii as Japan's very first whisky distillery. The 12 year old matures across a combination of American white oak, Spanish sherry casks and Japanese mizunara oak, giving it the characteristic depth that has made Yamazaki world-famous.

Tasting Notes

Nose

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

Palate

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

Finish

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

Specifications

Name: Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Distillery: Yamazaki
Region/Country: Osaka, Japan
Type: Single Malt Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4901777020313

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Soft · Sweet · Exotic

Investment Potential

Medium. Yamazaki 12 Year Old has become steadily harder to find at standard price as Suntory prioritises its no-age-statement range to keep up with global demand.

Did You Know?

Yamazaki 12 Year Old won gold at the International Spirits Challenge in 2003 - the first international award that truly made the world take Japanese whisky seriously.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yamazaki 12 Year Old

Why is Yamazaki 12 Year Old so famous?

It won a string of international awards in the early 2000s, including gold at the 2003 International Spirits Challenge, putting Japanese whisky on the world map.

What makes the mizunara cask special?

Mizunara is a slow-growing Japanese oak that gives the whisky notes of sandalwood and Asian spice.

Is Yamazaki 12 Year Old worth it?

Yes, as one of the more accessible age-stated Yamazaki releases, it still offers a solid entry into the distillery's famous style.

What glass suits Yamazaki 12 Year Old best?

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

When was Yamazaki Distillery founded?

The distillery was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii as Japan's very first whisky distillery.

Can Yamazaki 12 Year Old be enjoyed on ice?

Yes, a single ice cube softens the strength and lifts the sweeter notes without stripping away complexity.