Yamazaki Whisky 12 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky, 70cl

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A blend of diverse single malts that have aged in casks of American oak, Mizunara, sherry oak, and Bordeaux casks.

In this personal blog, I share my knowledge and insights on Whisky, Whiskey & Bourbon and other spirits, drawing from my 30 years of extensive experience.In the mouth: A watery woodiness is the main flavor element in the front of the mouth. The middle of the palate fills out with the distinct flavor of cashews, a signature Yamazaki note for me. There’s more of that floral note from the nose as this moves toward the finish, where I get a flavor sitting somewhere between chocolate and wood, if that makes any sense. There’s a drying mouthfeel and a gentle stoniness as this fades gradually, with a mild tingle on the tongue. Conclusions: But the Yamazaki story (and the larger Japanese one it’s a part of) is something different. Yamazaki 12 has more than doubled in price since the early pandemic – a scant 3 years ago – from 80usd to 170usd in my locale. Not only has it lost touch with its old place in the market, it has lost touch with everything else in the market along the way. What was once a ~30% premium over the Bunnahabhain 12 is now nearly 300%… despite both products being subject to the same macroeconomic forces over that span of time. We may, but are not under any obligation, to release new functionalities and tools or other features for the Service every now and then. Any new functionalities, tools and features shall be part of and governed by the Terms from the moment they are launched and/or available. Further, we reserve the right to modify, change, discontinue the Service, add or remove features, update the Service, change its appearance, temporarily and permanently, at any time, in whole or any part thereof.

The Yamazaki 12 is undoubtedly a complex and deep whisky, offering a smooth and highly enjoyable sipping experience. We may sell, license, transfer, assign or in any other way dispose of the Service (including Members) to any third party without any notification to you, e.g. (but without limitation) in connection with any reorganization, restructuring, merger or sale, or other transfer of assets. This experience was a precursor to my venture into the liquor shop business, where I had the privilege of curating an extensive collection of liquors, granting me access to thousands of unique bottles from across the globe.In summary, the Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve is a fine whisky that offers richness on the nose, flavorful characteristics on the palate, and a spicy finish. On the nose: Pineapple pound cake just came out of the oven and traveled an hour to your place in a wooden container that was also in the oven but wasn’t on fire, but it was warm.

We deliver to a number of international destinations including the USA. Please use the 'Change Location' link above for an estimate in your local currency or find out more about international deliverySo how does it Taste? This golden whisky boasts complex aromas and superior drinkability. The nose features hints of fruit, including peach, grapefruit, pineapple and candied orange, along with spices such as clove and orange. This whisky also has notes of rich coconut and tart cranberry, while the long finish features spicy ginger and cinnamon. A Japanese single malt whisky, The Yamazaki 12 Year is known for its "noble" aroma. It hails from Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan, which takes its nobility status up a notch or two. The Yamazaki 12 Year is considered the nation's premier single malt whisky, but it's safe to say that whisky fans around the globe appreciate this award-winning spirit. The tasting experience of the Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve begins with a fruity nose, where notes of papaya blend harmoniously with hints of cinnamon, sandalwood, and cherry cola.