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 with technical assistance from Masataka Taketsuru, Yamazaki is the pioneer and foundational benchmark of Japanese whisky. Situated southwest of Kyoto at the foot of Mount Tennozan, the distillery occupies a tranquil river valley where the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers converge. This geographic setting engenders an enduring misty microclimate, significant seasonal temperature variations, and access to exceptionally pure, soft subterranean spring water historically lauded by tea master Sen no Rikyu. Uniquely engineered to function as a self-contained ecosystem of distinct styles, Yamazaki employs diverse fermenters alongside pot stills of varied shapes, sizes, and condensation configurations. Its maturation program is celebrated for its virtuosic wood management under Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo, incorporating American oak ex-bourbon barrels, Spanish oak sherry butts, and rare indigenous Mizunara Japanese oak. The resulting single malts, led by the flagship 12, 18, and 25 Year Old expressions, are distinguished by sandalwood spice, dried fruit complexity, and aristocratic balance.