Yamazaki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky is Suntory's flagship single malt, crafted at Japan's first and oldest malt distillery. Introduced in 1984, it was Japan's first age-stated single malt and remains the benchmark for the category. Distilled from 100% malted barley and matured a minimum of 12 years, it's bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof).

Three-Cask Maturation

Yamazaki 12's signature complexity comes from blending whiskies aged across three distinct cask types: American oak for vanilla and coconut sweetness, Spanish sherry oak for dried fruit and richness, and rare Mizunara Japanese oak for the incense, sandalwood, and spice character unique to wood grown in Japan's northern forests.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: peach, pineapple, and grapefruit, with clove, candied orange, vanilla, and Mizunara oak.
• Palate: coconut, cranberry, and butter.
• Finish: long and sweet, with ginger and cinnamon.

How to Enjoy It

Best enjoyed neat with a splash of water, or over a single large ice cube to minimize dilution while keeping its delicate fruit and floral aromas intact.

Product Details

• Brand: Yamazaki, Suntory
• Type: Japanese single malt whisky
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 43% (86 proof)
• Age: 12 years
• Origin: Osaka, Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ABV of Yamazaki 12?

It is bottled at 43% ABV, which is 86 proof.

What makes Yamazaki 12 unique?

Its tri-cask maturation, including rare Mizunara oak, gives it a refined fruit character with incense and sandalwood notes not found in Scotch or American whiskey.

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