Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year
Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Yamazaki 12 Year is one of the benchmark expressions of Japanese single malt whisky and a cornerstone of Suntory’s portfolio. Produced at the historic Yamazaki Distillery, founded in 1923 as Japan’s first malt whisky distillery, this 12-year-old expression is built from carefully matured malt whiskies aged in American oak, Spanish oak, and Japanese Mizunara oak.
The nose is layered and expressive, showing peach, pineapple, grapefruit, candied orange, vanilla, clove, and the distinctive aromatic character of Mizunara oak. The palate turns richer and softer with notes of coconut, cranberry, and buttery malt, while the finish brings sweet ginger, cinnamon, and lingering oak spice.
Elegant without being delicate, Yamazaki 12 balances bright fruit, gentle sweetness, spice, and complex oak in a way that has helped define the modern Japanese single malt category. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, it remains one of the most recognizable and sought-after age-stated Japanese whiskies and an excellent showcase of Suntory’s restrained, highly polished style.
Proof: 86 Proof
ABV: 43%
Style: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Age: 12 Years
Distillery: Yamazaki Distillery — House of Suntory
Country: Japan
Fulfilled from California