The Yamazaki 12 years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 700ml avl 43%

Yamazaki is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery. This 12 years old first came onto the market in 1984 and was the first seriously marketed Japanese single malt whisky. Known as “the pioneer of Japanese whisky” Yamazaki is Japan’s first and oldest distillery. Established in 1923 on the periphery of Kyoto, in a unique, misty region water and mountains offer diversity in nature and temperature, where conditions are ideal for ageing whisky lies the birthplace of Japanese whisky and Suntory’s flagship single malt, Yamazaki. Yamazaki 12-Year-Old offers a characteristically refined Japanese taste, distinguished by an aroma of ripened fruit and a sweet vanilla fragrance thanks to malt whiskies matured in white oak casks. Hidden flavours from the whiskies aged in sherry and mizunara casks produce layer after layer of flavour so the taste never grows tiresome. In 2003, The Yamazaki 12 Years Old Single Malt became the first Japanese whisky to win Gold at the International Spirits Challenge with a further seven international gold medals added through to 2018. The quality of this wonderfully elegant and smooth single malt won't leave you disappointed. Nose: Good body with plenty of nut oils and zest, a pleasant floral character with a little tropical fruit and a rooty note. Palate: Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit notes and a little rum. Finish: Medium with fruit and zest.