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About This Whisky
This older Japan-market Yamazaki 12 Year Old, bottled at 43%, comes in the yellow box Suntory used before its current packaging. The whisky is Suntory's best-known age-stated single malt.
Yamazaki's packaging has changed many times since the malt first appeared, and collectors track the versions by label wording, crest and bottle size.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Peach, pineapple and grapefruit, with clove, candied orange and vanilla.
- Palate: Coconut, cranberry and butter over sweet malt.
- Finish: Long, with sweet ginger and cinnamon.
Serving & Food
Chill a highball glass, add clear ice, a measure of whisky and three measures of cold soda, then stir once. Neat, it goes with sushi, grilled chicken thighs or mango.
Good to Know
How old is this bottling? A later generation, after "pure malt" was dropped.
What's the style? Tropical fruit, citrus, coconut and spice.
Product Details
| Producer | Suntory |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Osaka |
| Cask | American, Spanish and Japanese oak casks |
| Age | 12 years |
| ABV | 43% (86 proof) |
| Size | 700mL |
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About the Distillery
Suntory launched Yamazaki Pure Malt Whisky in 1984. A 12-year age statement appeared around 1986.