Suntory Whisky The Yamazaki 12 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky 43% Vol. 0,7l in gift box
£160.23
Description
Suntory Whisky The Yamazaki 12 Years Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky is an iconic Japanese whisky known for its exceptional elegance and depth. With an alcohol content of 43% vol. and a volume of 0.7 litres, this fine drop embodies the high art of Japanese whisky production. Produced at the famous Yamazaki Distillery, Japan’s oldest whisky distillery, it is matured for 12 years in a combination of American, Spanish and rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks. This varied cask maturation gives it a complex and harmonious flavour profile that delights whisky connoisseurs worldwide.
Fine notes of honey, ripe apricots, vanilla and soft oak unfold on the nose, accompanied by a hint of spices and floral nuances. On the palate, the Yamazaki 12 Years Old is wonderfully balanced with flavours of sweet dried fruit, Ingwerer, cinnamon and a subtle nuttiness. The finish is long-lasting, silky and characterised by an elegant oak note, which is complemented by fine Mizunara spice.
This exclusive gift box (GB) makes the Yamazaki 12 Years Old an ideal gift for whisky lovers looking for a fine and unique single malt from Japan.
Awards:
– GOLD International Spirits Challenge 2018
Tasting NoteColour: Golden amber.
Nose: Honey, ripe apricots, vanilla, fine oak and floral notes.
Flavour: Soft and balanced with dried fruit, Ingwerer, cinnamon and fine nuttiness.
Finish: Long-lasting, silky and elegant with spicy Mizunara oak.
The Yamazaki 12 Years Old is an excellent whisky to enjoy on its own or with a drop of water to experience its fine flavours even more intensely. It harmonises perfectly with dark chocolate, roasted almonds or Japanese specialities such as matcha desserts and grilled Wagyu beef. In cocktails, it adds a sophisticated touch to classic recipes such as a Japanese highball or a whisky sour.
