New Availability on The Iconic Japanese Single Malt
Suntory “Yamazaki” 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky 
“Yamazaki has undeniably set the standard for Japanese whisky for the past century.”
— Andrew Whiteley, K&L Spirits Buyer

There’s no more recognized name in Japanese whisky than Yamazaki, and anytime a new allocation of the flagship 12 Year Old drops, there’s a mad dash. Our latest batch has just arrived in stock.

Suntory “Yamazaki” 12 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky (750ml) ($199.99)

93 points Whisky Advocate: “The first thing you notice is the elegant fragrance of lychee, spring blossoms, lily, rosewater, and raspberry meringue. Deeper in, grassy notes with star fruit, kumquat, and kaffir lime leaves. The flavors offer perfection in their simplicity: silky honey, soft spices, crystalized pineapple, barley sugar, lemon, and orange. On the finish, the spices chatter on and on as the sweet citrus and honey fade in and out. One to cherish. (JM, Spring 2018)”

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: May 06, 2024

Yamazaki has undeniably set the standard for Japanese whisky for the past century. While there is no shortage of contenders popping up today, it seems that Suntory, and Yamazaki in particular, are poised to be the standard bearer for the category for the foreseeable future. This latest batch of the 12-year-old single malt pours a solid gold. The nose is a complex array of ripe stone fruits, warm cereals, freshly churned cream, vanilla, tropical fruits, and spices. The Mizunara oak is seamlessly integrated. Candied ginger, lemon grass, and sun-dried raisins are carved in relief against a background of sweet baking spices. On the palate, the fine balance makes it somewhat difficult to pull obvious notes at first. With a little more time in glass and after several sips, the beautiful weight and texture unfold into toasted coconuts, grilled peaches drizzled in honey, lemon curd, and nutty granola. The finish reprises the complex wood profile provided from a mix of cask types, the lovely spices of which linger on the palate for a long time.

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