Yamazaki Whisky

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  Suntory Royal 60 Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky Japan 43%

  Item no.: 22227865403-331

  Distillery: Suntory Royal "60" YamazakiAge: 60 months Type: Single Malt Whisky Japan Alc. strength: 43 % 70 cl. Other: From the oldest distillery in Japan

  • 603,00
    1pcs.
    542,75EUR
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  Yamazaki 10 year old Single Malt Whisky Japan 40%

  Item no.: 22227865403-0

  Yamazaki 10 Years Single Malt Whisky – discontinued version with yellow banderole

  Yamazaki 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Japan
  
  There's something about the Yamazaki 10 that feels like an old friend you haven't seen in years. Not in a sentimental way — more because it simply isn't here anymore. It's gone. And those who knew it miss it.
  
  Behind Suntory's flagship Yamazaki distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii in the small village of Yamazaki between Osaka and Kyoto, lay an ambition to create a whisky that didn't just imitate Scotch single malt, but carried something of Japan with it into the glass. The location was no accident — at the confluence of the Katsura, Uji and Kizu rivers, the water is soft and pure, the climate varied with cold winters and humid, warm summers. This is where Japanese whisky began.
  
  The Yamazaki 10 Year Old was part of the distillery's core range from the 1990s until around 2012, when Suntory gradually phased it out in favour of a NAS (no age statement) release. A decision made under the growing global pressure on Japanese whisky stocks — not least after Jim Murray's controversial crowning of the Yamazaki Sherry Cask as the world's best whisky in 2013, which triggered a surge in demand that has never truly subsided. This bottle is discontinued and today can only be sourced from private collectors' shelves and specialist auctions. An old design that rarely surfaces anymore.
  
  Maturation takes place primarily in ex-bourbon casks of American oak, giving it the light, fruity and floral character that is Yamazaki's signature. No Mizunara intensity, no heavy sherry sweetness — this is a cleaner, more open expression of what the distillery can do.
  
  Nose: Light and inviting from the first moment. Vanilla, peach and green apple, with a whisper of blossom and a little toasted grain in the background. Fresh and open.
  
  Palate: Soft and round in the mouth. Caramel, apricot and a hint of cinnamon. Not as complex as the 12-year-old, but well-balanced and easy to sit with. A touch of oak towards the end.
  
  Finish: Short to medium, with a mild and sweet fade of vanilla and gentle fruit sweetness. No sharp or angular finish.
  
  Fruity · Floral · Creamy · Vanilla · Oaky
  
  Name: Yamazaki 10 Year Old Single Malt Whisky
  Distillery: Yamazaki Distillery (Suntory)
  Region/Country: Shimamoto, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
  Type: Single Malt Whisky
  ABV: 40%
  Size: 700 ml
  Cask Type: Ex-Bourbon, American Oak
  Edition: Standard (discontinued approx. 2012–2015)
  
  Investment potential: High. The Yamazaki 10 is discontinued and available in very limited quantities exclusively through auctions and private collectors. Bottles in good condition with original box typically trade at several times the original retail price, and global demand for Japanese whisky shows no signs of easing. A bottle in good condition with its original box will only become rarer.
  
  Did you know? The Yamazaki distillery was the first commercial malt whisky distillery in Japan, opening in 1923 — the same year many Scottish distilleries were celebrating their centenary. One of its first key figures was Masataka Taketsuru, the man who later founded Nikka Whisky and is today regarded as the "father of Japanese whisky."
  
  See our full range of Yamazaki

  • 402,00
    1pcs.
    361,75EUR
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  Yamazaki 12 year old Single Malt Whisky Japan 43%

  Item no.: 22227865403-334

  Yamazaki 12 Years Single Malt Whisky 43% – discontinued version with yellow box and yellow banderole

  Yamazaki 12 Years is one of the most iconic Japanese single malts, and the discontinued version with the yellow box is today highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. This edition represents the classic Yamazaki style from before global demand surged and made the bottle increasingly difficult to find.

  The whisky offers an elegant and balanced profile where fruity and floral notes meet subtle cask influence from American, Spanish and Japanese mizunara oak. The characteristic Yamazaki fruitiness is evident from the first aroma: ripe peach, apricot, honey and a touch of tropical fruit, accompanied by gentle vanilla and soft oak.

  The palate is silky and harmonious with notes of honey, citrus, spiced oak and a mild sweetness that develops into a more complex combination of dried fruit, light spice and a hint of smoke‑free malt. The mizunara oak adds a discreet oriental spice note that has become one of Yamazaki’s signatures.

  The finish is long, clean and elegant with warm oak tones, fruit and a lingering sweetness that rounds off the experience in classic Japanese fashion – subtle, refined and perfectly balanced.

  The discontinued version with the yellow box is not just a whisky, but a piece of modern whisky history. It represents a time when Japanese whisky had not yet become a global collector’s phenomenon, and when Yamazaki 12 could still be found on shelves. Today it stands as a coveted icon of both flavour and rarity.

  Distillery: Yamazaki
  Age: 12 years
  Type: Single Malt Whisky Japan
  ABV: 43%
  70 cl
  Other: From Japan’s oldest distillery
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  • 402,00
    1pcs.
    361,75EUR
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  Yamazaki 18 year old Single Malt Whisky Japan 43%

  Item no.: 22227865403-18

  Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old – discontinued version with yellow banderole

  Yamazaki 18 Years is one of the most acclaimed and award‑winning Japanese single malts – a clear demonstration of what Japanese whisky can achieve at the highest level. This edition is silky, deeply complex and perfectly balanced between fruit, dark flavours and refined cask influence.

  The aroma opens with rich sherry and raisins, followed by dark maraschino cherries and creamy coffee chocolate. The layers unfold slowly, revealing depth, warmth and a striking elegance.

  The palate is full‑bodied and intense with notes of dark chocolate, rum‑and‑raisin, caramel and roasted coffee beans. The signature Yamazaki softness ties everything together, while mizunara oak and sherry casks contribute depth, spice and a subtle, smoke‑free warmth.

  The finish is long, dark and refined with lingering chocolate, dried fruit and warm oak tones.

  The Yamazaki distillery is located on the outskirts of the ancient capital Kyoto, where pure spring water and a moderate climate create ideal conditions for whisky production. The method is based on traditional Scottish double distillation, but the Japanese have added their own innovations – including the use of rare Japanese mizunara oak casks, which impart a unique oriental spice character.

  Yamazaki 18 Years is a multi‑award‑winning whisky, including:
  – San Francisco World Spirits Competition: Best in Show, Double Gold
  – SWSC Double Gold 2005
  – IWSC Trophy 2006
  – ISC Gold 2007

  An iconic Japanese single malt, loved for its depth, finesse and exceptional balance.

  Distillery: Yamazaki
  Age: 18 years
  Type: Single Malt Whisky Japan
  ABV: 43%
  70 cl
  Other: From Japan’s oldest distillery
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  • 938,25
    1pcs.
    844,50EUR