Pure Malt 12YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely when stored upright, away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs beautifully with slow-cooked Wagyu beef, rich grilled Yakitori, or high-quality dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery, nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers meet. This unique convergence creates a misty, humid microclimate ideal for whisky maturation. The Yamazaki 12 Year Old, historically labeled as 'Pure Malt' before transitioning to 'Single Malt', is a pioneer of Japanese whisky. Crafted using pure water from the vale of Yamazaki—renowned since ancient times and praised by the tea master Sen no Rikyu—this expression is aged in a combination of American oak, Spanish Sherry casks, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. The Mizunara casks impart a signature oriental incense and sandalwood character, blending harmoniously with the rich fruit and spice notes derived from the Sherry wood.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1923 by Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery stands at the foot of Mount Tennozan in Shimamoto, Osaka, as Japan's pioneering commercial malt whisky distillery. Situated where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge, the site was specifically selected for its exceptionally soft, pristine water and misty, humid microclimate that provides optimal conditions for barrel maturation. Yamazaki is renowned for its versatile production methodology, deploying washbacks of both wood and stainless steel, uniquely shaped copper pot stills, and a diverse cask regime featuring Japanese Mizunara oak, American oak, and Spanish ex-sherry butts. The distillery is celebrated globally for its layered, multi-dimensional single malt whiskies, most famously its flagship 12- and 18-Year-Old expressions characterized by complex notes of tropical fruit, sandalwood, and delicate spice.