Nose
Peach, coconut, a hint of Mizunara incense, and soft sherry.
No. 21 · Japanese
The Yamazaki 12 Year Old
Yamazaki · Osaka
The bottle that carried Yamazaki to a wider audience: 12 years old, 43%, from Japan's oldest malt distillery. It is still made, and still harder to find than the label suggests.
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- Distillery
- Yamazaki
- Country / region
- Japan · Osaka
- Style
- Japanese
- Year of release
- Ongoing
- Age statement
- 12 Year Old
- Bottles made
- Ongoing core malt, often tightly allocated. Undisclosed.
- ABV
- 43%
- Cask type
- A marriage that has included sherry, bourbon, and Mizunara casks
- Approximate value
- Retail, when available, is often about £120–£180. Approximate.
Tasting notes
Palate
Rounded and fruity, with vanilla, orange, and a gentle oak spice.
Finish
Medium, fragrant, and clean.
More japanese
No. 02 · Japanese
Yamazaki 55 Year Old
Yamazaki
Released
2020
Approx. value
Above £50,000, approx.
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No. 2869 · Japanese
Yamazaki 18 Year Old
Yamazaki
Released
Ongoing
Approx. value
About £300–£700
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No. 2871 · Japanese
Yamazaki Mizunara
Yamazaki
Released
Ongoing
Approx. value
About £250–£600
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