The Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 750ml

Manufacturer's Notes: Suntory Whisky was founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii. For over three generations, Suntory's master blenders have devoted themselves to pursuing the harmony of Japanese nature and craftsmanship. Shaped through masterful technique and served with a reverence for Japanese omotenashi, Suntory whiskies are among the most awarded and admired in the world.

Yamazaki is the pioneer of single malt Japanese whisky, born in Japan's first and oldest malt distillery. Established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery is the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, in a region formerly known as "Minaseno," Yamazaki is renowned for its soft waters. This incomparablequality, combined with Yamazaki's unique misty climate of varying temperature and humidity, provides the ideal conditions for making whisky. Here, its artisans pursue their founder's legacy through the art of "Tsukuriwake" -- the diversity in the making. Diverse fermentation, distillation and maturation techniques create the blending opportunities that are essential to achieving the signature subtle, refined and complex taste that is the Yamazaki Single Malt Japanese Whisky.

Deep and multi-layered, Yamazaki is embraced as the authority of single malt Japanese whisky from the award winning House of Suntory.

Tasting Notes:

Succulent with soft fruit.

Aging: 12 years.
Color - pure gold
Body - Medium body.
Nose - peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, Mizunara (Japanese oak) Taste: The first perceived taste is the spicy wood, followed by dried cranberries mixed with a persistent orange marmalade and honey. The finish is pleasantly long and persistent, with woody notes.
Palate - coconut, cranberry, butter
Finish - sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish

Awards & Accolades:

ISC GOLD - 2003, 2010 
SWSC DOUBLE GOLD - 2009, 2013 
IWSC GOLD (BEST IN CLASS) - 2011