JP-STR-011 Suntory Yamazaki 12 years old

🥃 Overview

Suntory Yamazaki 12 Years Old is Japan’s flagship single malt whisky, known for its smooth complexity and balanced flavors. Aged in a mix of American, Spanish, and Japanese oak casks, it helped establish Japanese whisky’s global reputation.

📌 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: Highly sought after; limited production

🎁 Packaging & Presentation

• Amber glass bottle with minimalist label

• Gold lettering highlighting “12 Years”

• Often comes in a presentation box for gifting or collectors

⭐ Collectibility & Rarity

• Popular among collectors and whisky enthusiasts

• Increasingly rare due to reduced production and high global demand

• Older bottles are more valuable

👃 Tasting Notes

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

🥂 Serving Suggestions

• Neat: Best for savoring complexity

• On the rocks: Smooth and mellow

• Highball: Refreshing, highlights fruit and malt sweetness

❤️ Review & Appreciation Highlights

• Iconic Japanese single malt with a balanced, elegant profile

• Appreciated by beginners and connoisseurs alike

• Highly collectible, especially older bottles or limited editions