Single Malt 100th Anniversary Edition 12YO
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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.
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Seared Wagyu beef, dark chocolate desserts, and smoked salmon or rich Izakaya-style yakitori.
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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.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery, located at the scenic convergence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers in Osaka Prefecture, where a unique humid microclimate and exceptionally pure water create the ideal environment for spirits maturation. Owned by Suntory, the distillery is globally celebrated for its pioneering craftsmanship and innovative maturation process, which utilizes a diverse array of cask types including Spanish sherry casks, American white oak, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. Yamazaki's signature style is characterized by a complex, multi-layered fruitiness and deep, spicy incense-like aromas, epitomized by legendary expressions such as their Single Malt 12 and 18 Years Old.