Single Malt 10YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its delicate aromatic profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with grilled yakitori, smoked duck breast, or high-quality dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial distillery. Nestled at the foot of Mount Tennozan, the distillery benefits from a unique misty climate and exceptionally pure water, famously praised by the legendary tea master Sen no Rikyu. The Yamazaki 10 Year Old Single Malt represents a historic milestone in Japanese whisky-making, crafted from 100% malted barley and aged in a selection of casks, including American oak, Spanish Sherry, and the highly prized indigenous Mizunara oak. This maturation process imparts a delicate, complex profile characterized by notes of dried fruit, honey, and a subtle, incense-like woodiness, showcasing the meticulous blending philosophy of Suntory.
🍾 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.