Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky 700ml

Iconic Japanese single malt with peach, Mizunara oak, citrus and spice.

About The Whisky

Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is one of Japan’s most iconic single malts and a benchmark bottle for lovers of elegant, complex whisky. Matured for 12 years and bottled at 43% ABV, it brings together bright fruit, delicate oak, gentle spice and the refined balance that has made Yamazaki famous around the world.

This is a beautifully layered whisky, with notes of peach, pineapple, grapefruit, candied orange, vanilla, coconut, cranberry, sweet ginger and cinnamon. The subtle influence of Mizunara Japanese oak adds aromatic depth and a distinctive savoury-spiced elegance.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Peach, pineapple, grapefruit, clove, candied orange, vanilla and Mizunara Japanese oak.

Palate: Smooth and layered, with coconut, cranberry, butter, citrus, tropical fruit and gentle oak spice.

Finish: Long and elegant, with sweet ginger, cinnamon, soft spice and lingering fruit.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy neat to appreciate its balance and complexity, or with a few drops of water to open up more fruit, oak and spice. It also works beautifully over a large ice cube or in a refined Japanese whisky highball where the whisky remains the star.

About the Distillery / Producer / Region

Yamazaki is produced by The House of Suntory at the Yamazaki Distillery, Japan’s first malt whisky distillery. Founded in 1923 near Kyoto, Yamazaki sits in a region known for pure water, misty conditions and a climate that supports complex whisky maturation.

Yamazaki 12 Year Old is crafted in a delicate, layered style that helped introduce Japanese single malt whisky to a global audience. Its mix of fruit, spice, oak and balance makes it a classic expression of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.

Reviews / Accolades

Yamazaki 12 Year Old was awarded Supreme Champion Spirit at the International Spirits Challenge 2024, one of the major global spirits competitions. This is a major accolade and reinforces its status as one of the world’s standout single malt whiskies.

Collector’s Note

Yamazaki 12 Year Old remains one of the most sought after Japanese single malts. While it is not a limited release, demand is consistently strong, allocations can be tight, and its global reputation makes it a highly desirable bottle for collectors, gifting and serious whisky shelves.

Details

Producer: Suntory / Yamazaki Distillery
Variety: Single Malt Japanese Whisky
Region: Osaka Prefecture / Kyoto region, Japan
Bottle Size: 700ml
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Style: Japanese single malt whisky