Japanese 12 Year Old Whisky

Yamazaki is Suntory's flagship single malt whisky, from Japan's first and oldest malt distillery. This 12 year old first came onto the market in 1984 and was the first seriously marketed Japanese single malt whisky. Since then, it has acquired something of a cult following, and for good reason! A wo

To celebrate House of Suntory's 100th anniversary, this limited-edition Yamazaki 12 Year Old was released (from Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery, don't you know). With a special label to celebrate the occasion, it pictures the famed distillery from a low angle, as a reminder to always stay gro

To celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2023, House of Suntory released this special Hakushu 12 Year Old bottling (among other limited-edition whiskies)! Inside you'll find the same whisky we know and love, a gently peated single malt with a distinctive herbaceousness, but the bottle has been adorned

A 12-year-old malt whisky from Hatozaki, this interesting Japanese bottling was initially matured in American oak casks, before being finished for six months in barrels that previously held Umeshu liqueur, arguably the most iconic fruit liqueur made in the country using a native variety of small plu

To celebrate House of Suntory's 100th anniversary, this limited-edition Yamazaki 12 Year Old was released (from Japan's oldest malt whisky distillery, don't you know). With a special label to celebrate the occasion, it pictures the famed distillery from a low angle, as a reminder to always stay gro

This is the 12 year old Kurayoshi expression - a blended malt from the little-known Matsui Shuzou distillery in Japan's Tottori Prefecture. These whiskies are made with malts sources from Scotland, then blended with Japanese whisky and volcanic-rock-filtered water.

A 500ml bottling of Suntory's excellent Hibiki 12 Year Old blended Japanese whisky, including malts from Yamazaki and Hakushu distilleries. Sadly, this expression was discontinued by Suntory back in 2015 following the incredible surge in Japanese whisky's popularity. Since then, bottles of this 12-y

An exquisite 12 year old blended Japanese whisky. Hibiki includes malt whisky from Yamazaki and Hakushu, as well as grain whisky from Chita. The whisky is partly matured in plum liqueur barrels. Sadly, following the massive surge in popularity of Japanese whisky in the 2010s, this expression was dis

This wonderful peated Japanese single malt whisky hails from Hakushu distillery, owned by Suntory. The distillery resides in the forests of Mt. Kaikomagatake, with the original Hakushu distillery built in 1973. Another building was added in 1981, called Hakushu Higashi. Rather fittingly, it boasts a

A 12 year old Japanese blended whisky, produced by Chugoku Jozo for the Togouchi range, who age their whiskies in a tunnel (makes a nice change from a warehouse, doesn't it?). Rather peaty, with spicy notes of oak running through it.

The pot stills of the Yoichi distillery are still directly heated, proffering hot spots in the stills, which in turn gives the whisky some wonderful sweet, rich notes. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!

A dear and long-lost favourite, this wonderful and rare bottle of 12 year old whisky from Japan's Karuizawa has found its way to us at MoM Towers! It will make a splendid addition to a Japanese whisky collection. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos j

A fantastic 12 year old blended Japanese whisky from Nikka presented in a bottle that takes its design from the neckline of a kimono. Enjoy neat, over ice or in a classic highball. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!

A mid to late 2000s bottle of Yamazaki 12 Year Old single malt, produced around the same time the distillery's population began to go through the roof. A fab addition to a Japanese whisky collection, or for a nostalgic sipping session, where you can reminisce about how things used to be, and how man

By gosh by golly, hold on to your horses. It's a super rare Chichibu, bottled by Golden Horse. This was bottled at cask strength in July 2008, and all the bottlers are numbered. Expect a lot of complexity and flavour.

The 12 year old variant of Nikka's incredible range of blended malts, named after the company's founder, Masataka Taketsuru. Very good indeed.

A 12 year old single malty from Suntory. The Hakushu distillery sits in the forests not far from the Japanese Alps.

A 1990s bottling of single malt from Suntory, focusing on the Suntory brand rather than one of the company's specific distilleries. This 12 year old expression was bottled at 43% ABV. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!

A very rare 12 year old Karuizawa, bottled for the Japanese market. This has a lot of interesting flavour to it, with some smoke and stone fruit. Earthy too…

Yeah, yeah, we know it's not really a single malt (because it was distilled in a Coffey column still, rather than a pot still). This is, however, a fantastic 12 year old limited release from Nikka. Jim Murray scored this an incredible 97 points!

Absolutely beautiful! Just looking at this makes us feel all warm inside. This incredible selection was specially made for Nikka's 70th Anniversary. Included are engraved bottles of cask strength whisky, including 12 year old Yoichi, 12 year old Miyagikyou, a 12 year old single Coffey grain and a bl

A bottle of Suntory Royal 12 Year Old, dubbed Millennium. Suntory Royal was originally released in the 1960s in celebration of Suntory's 60th anniversary, and then this bottling was released to celebrate the turn of the millennium. It's housed in a striking square bottle with its original shiny gold

A fantastic gift pack containing a tasting glass alongside the excellent Hibiki 12 Year Old blended Japanese whisky, which already comes in the most handsome decanter bottle.

A 12 year old Japanese single malt from Suntory from back in the days when the term "Pure Malt" was the phrase to use. Very collectible indeed. This bottle was part of a private collection - if you'd like more detailed photos just get in touch!