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 wonderfully elegant and smooth single malt that’s certainly not lacking in flavour.
Good body with plenty of nut oils and zest, a pleasant floral character with a little tropical fruit and a rooty note.
Smooth and soft with good sweetness and winter spice. A lovely citrus note develops with more tropical fruit notes and a little rum.
Medium with fruit and zest.
Absolutely blinding. Finished it in one evening. My wife left me but to be honest I still feel elated two days later.
I had it a few jazz clubs in Japan. Best Scotch I’ve ever tasted. Sad when got back to San Francisco And could not find it. One day in a small wine store I mentioned Yamazaki 12 and he went in the back room and brought out a bottle. $120. I have been nursing it but always looking for another bottle.
Excellent for Sipping, Aroma, smoothness on the palette and the finish is perfect. My go to standard. Hit it with a very small splash of water.
Got some as a christmas present and was sceptical of a Japanese produced whiskey, however i was pleasantly surprised at the slightly coconut nose and the smooth caramel like finish. All in all excellent.
Wow this was so smooth! I was very happy with the choice
