Buy Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Yamazaki 12 years old single malt is 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 Years 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. Since 1984, The Yamazaki Distillery has produced its Single Malt 12 Year. Its mash bill boasts 100 percent malted barley, and its cask-aged in The Yamazaki Distillery for 12 years before being bottled and arriving at your front door.

Yamazaki 12 Year Details

Distillery: Yamazaki

Type & Region: Japanese whisky, Japan

Alcohol: 43%

Composition: 100% malted barley

Aged: 12 years

Price: $200-250 MSRP

Color

Yamazaki 12 years color is usually the easiest trait to discern. You see it, and you have a general idea of what the color is. In my opinion, color is not much of an indicator of quality, but can tell you a little bit about how it was aged. When comparing similar whiskeys (for example, scotches aged only in bourbon barrels), whiskies that are older tend to be darker in color, as they spend more time absorbing the flavors and colors from the wood barrel. It is impossible to compare the color of different types of whiskies because different barrels have different impacts on the color.

Yamazaki 12 year overview

When people think of Japanese Whiskey, Yamazaki 12 Years often comes to mind…or that’s at least what I think that people think. Even if I’m a little off on that, I do know that this 12 year old Japanese whisky (actually nearly every 12+ year old Japanese whisky) is very popular and sought after in the US and Japan, if not most of the world.

Yamazaki, the Suntory-owned distillery located between Osaka and Kyoto, is best known for their blend of sherry, bourbon, and mizunara cask matured single malt whisky. Not that you asked, the “Yama” in “Yamazaki” means mountain, which is used in part because the distillery is nestled up next to mountains.

To make sure we’re all on the same page, Yamazaki 12 Years is a 12 Year old whiskey made from 100% malted barley (like single malt Scotch) that was distilled and aged in Japan, and diluted only using water from Japan.

Based on the rules that govern Japanese whiskey, more or less everything must come from Japan, except the barley and casks. That makes a lot of sense, except the rule didn’t go into effect until April 2021! So for years, distilleries could add Scotch (and they did…a lot) and still claim that it was Japanese whiskey. Well not anymore.

How Does The Yamazaki 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. This is a whisky made for savoring. Try it straight, served in a tulip glass or drink it on the rocks, poured over a whisky stone. If you’re looking for something bubbly, mix it with club soda to add a hint of brightness to its mellow character and to bring out its oakiness. Or mix it one-part whisky with two parts water for a chilled-out finish to your day. Buy Yamazaki 12 years online

9 reviews for Yamazaki 12 Years

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Annie Newman – September 2, 2022

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L Crawford – September 19, 2022

This is such a great product. The label is top shelf, as is the bourbon! They kept me informed of the progress each step of the way. Highly recommended!
Rated 5 out of 5

Richard Wood – September 23, 2022

Great service and quick delivery within two days of ordering. Whiskey ordered was very well packaged and with plenty of protective material surrounding the bottle inside the delivery carton.
Rated 3 out of 5

David Comroe – October 3, 2022

Ordered a bottle of Whiskey I like and got shipped a different wine. Called and the whiskey I ordered was discontinued. Took 3 calls to get resolved.
They offered me the option of returning the Whiskey or a credit of 20%. I took the credit. They were pleasant about it and willing to please.
Rated 4 out of 5

Daniella – October 3, 2022

It came quick and I was happy. I just wish the initial confirmation provided anything about when it’d arrive. I ordered it blindly not knowing if it’d arrive by my cocktail party or not.
Rated 2 out of 5

LEONARD GIAMPIETRO – November 28, 2022

I ordered and promptly received three bottles of the Yamazaki 12 Years This has always been one of my favorite cabs and I was looking forward to enjoying. Upon opening the first bottle something in the taste and smell was off. I just figured it was bad luck and I still had two bottles left to enjoy. I hope in the second bottle and it was the same. I don’t know if it’s corking or something else but it was just off. At this point I don’t even want to try the third and I contacted you to get a refund or an equally valued different Cabernet For an equal exchange