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 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.