The Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old (700ml) is an iconic and award-winning Japanese single malt whisky, celebrated for its elegant, smooth, and complex flavor profile.
Flavor Profile and Characteristics
Origin: It is crafted at the Yamazaki Distillery, founded in 1923 as Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery, located on the outskirts of Kyoto.
Maturation: The whisky is aged for a minimum of twelve years in a complex combination of casks, including American oak, Spanish sherry oak, and the distinctive Japanese Mizunara oak.
Color: It has a rich, pure gold color.
Nose: The aroma is a harmonious medley of fruits and spices, with notes of peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla, and the subtle fragrance of Mizunara oak.
Palate: The palate is smooth and soft, offering flavors of coconut, cranberry, butter, and a hint of winter spice, with a delicate and mellow taste.
Finish: The finish is long and lingering, featuring notes of sweet ginger and cinnamon.
ABV: It is bottled at 43% alcohol by volume.
This single malt has a cult following worldwide and has received numerous international awards, solidifying its status as a benchmark Japanese whisky.
English
Greek
