Single Malt 100th Anniversary Edition 12YO
⏳ Drinking Window
Ready to enjoy upon release, this premium single malt spirit is highly stable and will maintain its exceptional quality indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seared Wagyu beef, dark chocolate desserts, and smoked salmon or rich Izakaya-style yakitori.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, the Yamazaki Distillery stands as the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Situated at the misty confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers near Kyoto, the distillery benefits from a unique, humid microclimate and exceptionally pure water, famously praised by the legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu. The 100th Anniversary Edition of the flagship 12-Year-Old Single Malt celebrates a century of pioneering craftsmanship. This legendary expression is meticulously blended from malt whiskies aged in a variety of casks, most notably rare Mizunara (Japanese oak) and Spanish sherry casks. The result is a complex, elegant spirit characterized by signature notes of sandalwood, temple incense, dried fruits, and a delicate honeyed sweetness that honors Suntory's legacy of harmony between nature and Japanese craftsmanship.
🍾 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.