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    Yamazaki 12 Year Old 70cl Whisky

    Japan • 70cl • 43%
    Number of reviews:(158)
    Product details
    age12 Year Old Whisky
    bottler

    Yamazaki

    countryJapanese Whisky
    distillery/brandSuntory
    style

    Single Malt

    Yamazaki 12 Year Old

    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.

    Tasting Note by The Chaps at Master of Malt

    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.

    Allergy Information

    This product does not contain any notifiable allergens
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    158 reviews
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    £139.95
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    In stock, get it Tuesday 30th September with express delivery

    Amazing and expensive but for good reasons

    Amazing dram. People on here marking it down for the price clearly havent followed the demand for this whisky over the past 4 years. Its expensive because its basically discontinued until further notice

    Master of Malt Customer Dec 6, 2020

    Don't try this at home

    Yes, it is a very decent single malt which has something unique to it (I got some pine on the palate, otherwise tasting notes here are in the right ballpark besides rum to my taste). BUT is it worth the price of admission at three digits? NOPE.

    Master of Malt Customer Oct 12, 2020

    My Absolute Favourite

    After trying all the Whiskies that I had on my list I’ve come to the conclusion that the Yamazaki 12 Year is my absolute favourite (even better than the 18 Year Old Version). With honourable mentions to the Ardbeg 17 and The Macallan 30 Year Old Sherry Oak this is the one I’ll always turn to in future...Sublime.

    Jason Smith Sep 8, 2020

    Smooth, light peatiness, oaky finish but jesus that price tag.

    A very nice whisky, but cannot justify the price. It's incredibly smooth and aboslutely no burn, but for me it's a little heavy on the upfront peaty notes and oaky finish. Honeslty for the $380 it's going for in Australia right now you could buy 3 other extremely nice whisky's and not feel bad about drinking them. I'd honestly take a Chita or Archie Rose over this, or one of the many $100-150 Tasmanian ones over this. I don't regret the purchase, but I won't be buying it again.

    Alex Jul 17, 2020

    As good as you've heard

    Nose: Hand holding into the spice rack and what a carpet ride this is. Palate: Creamy English muffin and jam with the mildest of spice. After: Sundowners. There isn't a single element of this rich English garden finish that isn't memorable. As the sun fades we will remember this in the morning.

    David Daly Jul 5, 2020

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