JP-STR-010 Suntory Yamazaki 12 years old

🥃 Overview

Suntory Yamazaki 12 Years Old is Japan’s iconic single malt, renowned for its smooth complexity and pioneering role in establishing Japanese whisky on the global stage. Aged in a combination of American, Spanish, and Japanese oak casks, it offers a rich yet elegant flavor profile.

📌 Key Details

• Brand: Suntory

• Expression: Yamazaki 12 Years Old

• Type: Single malt whisky

• ABV: 43%

• Bottle Sizes: 700 ml / 750 ml

• Origin: Japan — Yamazaki Distillery, Osaka Prefecture

• Status: Limited but widely recognized; production reduced in recent years

🎁 Packaging & Presentation

• Elegant amber glass bottle

• Minimalist label with “Yamazaki 12 Years” in gold lettering

• Typically sold in a presentation box for gifting or collector appeal

⭐ Collectibility & Rarity

Highly sought after due to:

• Limited availability and global demand

• Discontinued in some markets, replaced by newer age statements

• Popular among collectors of premium Japanese single malts

👃 Tasting Notes

Nose: Honey, dried fruit, subtle oak, and floral notes
Palate: Rich malt, gentle spice, vanilla, light citrus, and chocolate undertones
Finish: Long, smooth, slightly sweet with lingering oak

🥂 Serving Suggestions

• Neat: to appreciate depth and balance

• On the rocks: smooth and mellow

• Highball: highlights subtle fruit and malt sweetness

❤️ Review & Appreciation Highlights

• Benchmark Japanese single malt that helped define the style internationally

• Smooth, elegant, and versatile — approachable for beginners but layered enough for connoisseurs

• Highly collectible, especially older bottles or limited editions