JP-STR-013 Suntory Yamazaki 10 years old

🥃 Overview

Suntory Yamazaki 10 Years Old is a classic Japanese single malt from Japan’s oldest malt whisky distillery. It offers a smooth, approachable profile and showcases the delicate, nuanced style that helped establish Japanese whisky internationally.

📌 Key Details

• Brand: Suntory

• Expression: Yamazaki 10 Years Old

• Type: Single malt whisky

• ABV: 43%

• Bottle Sizes: 700 ml / 750 ml

• Origin: Japan — Yamazaki Distillery, Osaka Prefecture

• Status: Discontinued, replaced by newer age statements

🎁 Packaging & Presentation

• Amber glass bottle with minimalist label

• Label highlights “10 Years” in gold lettering

• Often sold in a presentation box for collectors

⭐ Collectibility & Rarity

• Discontinued, making it sought after by collectors

• Older bottles, particularly sealed minis or boxed editions, are especially valuable

👃 Tasting Notes

Nose: Light malt, honey, floral hints, subtle oak
Palate: Smooth, gentle vanilla, fruit, and soft spice
Finish: Medium, clean, slightly sweet

🥂 Serving Suggestions

• Neat: To appreciate complexity

• On the rocks: Smooth and mellow

• Highball: Refreshing and aromatic

❤️ Review & Appreciation Highlights

• A gentle, approachable single malt that represents early Yamazaki style

• Balanced and versatile, suitable for beginners and enthusiasts

• Increasingly collectible due to discontinuation and vintage status