What's in a name? Yamazaki 12 Year Old whisky is called whisky because it's produced in Japan. Were it from America it would be spelled Yamazaki 12 Year Old whiskey, rather than whisky.
The nose is of good body with plenty of nut oils and zest, a pleasant floral character with a little tropical fruit and a rooty note. The palate is smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit notes and a little rum. The finish is medium with fruit and zest.
The Master of Malt
Love this whiskey.
Phenomenal! A great whiskey for the price. I like it as much as the Yamazaki 18, but it is quite a bit cheaper. Buy a bottle and you will know why the Japanese whiskeys are doing so well at international awards. Just so I don't sound biased towards Japanese whiskeys, I am drinking a dram of Highland Park 18 right now and enjoying it thoroughly.
It tastes different now than last time
It tastes much differnt than with ice from the spar than from ice from my mums house. other than that its a lovely rich flavour.
my review above
i forgot to add the pretty little stars. Have 5 its lovely.
Chisou's only choice of house whiskey
Tried this at Chisou (Japanese restaurant in London) - it is the only whiskey they stock and for good reason. It is incredibly smooth and delicious.
a fine dram
can't go wrong with this one - will be trying the other japanese brands soon
beauitful
tried this whisky at a wedding i attended without ever hearing of it.. and i must so i love it.. will be purchasing a bottle after pay day.. worth £4.50 a shot that im paying currently
hits the spot
what a wonderfull whisky. great on the nose and pallett, very moorish. cant rate this fine drop enough. so put your hand in your pocket and get some, you wont be disapointed.
Golden Saki - smooth
This Japanese whisky is so smooth, with a hint of golden sweetness...Very nice !
Excellent or "Subarashi" as the Japanese might say.
The French and Italians didn't invent wine but became very famous for it, I suspect the same is happening with Japanese whisky. The Yamazaki 12yo is very smooth and robust with spicy dried fruit and creme brulee on the palate. Nikka whisky's Yoichi and Hibiki 12yo are very nice if you can find them.