Yamazaki 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary

Description

Yamazaki 12 Year Old100th Anniversary

• Japanese Single Malt Whisky

70cl / 43%

Matured in a variety of casks for at least 12 years, this limited-edition whisky was made at Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery – Yamazaki. Bottled a century after the distillery was founded and the House of Suntory was born, this single malt offers aromas of juicy peaches, persimmons and vanilla that fill the nose.

The palate brings notes of coconut, butter and rich, sweet oak, complemented on the finish by lingering hints of vanilla and caramel.

Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition Whisky

Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old 100th Anniversary Edition Japanese Whisky is a special release that celebrates a century of excellence.

• Yamazaki 12 year old exhibits a rich pure gold colour
• The aroma is complex and elegant. It offers a delicate balance of fruitiness, oak influence, and subtle spice. Expect notes of peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove candied orange, vanilla and Mizunara (Japanese oak)
• The palate showcases the harmonious flavours of coconut, cranberry and butter
• The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lasting impression of sweet ginger and cinnamon

The Yamazaki 12 year old single malt comprises of a meticulously selection of malt whiskies all cask-aged for a minimum of 12 years. This special limited-edition bottling is in honour of Suntory whisky’s centenary. Part of the Yamazaki family, Japan’s quintessential whisky. Made in Japan’s first and oldest malt distillery which was founded in 1923.

Yamazaki means “mountain cape”, referencing its unique geographic location – secluded amongst a range of forest covered mountains. The bottle design pays tribute to Yamazaki, the birthplace of Japanese Whisky, captures this legendary distillery in deep copper tones, and is a reminder to always honour our past.