Single Malt 12YO (Old Bottling, White Box)
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle is stable and will not mature further in glass; it can be kept indefinitely if stored upright out of direct sunlight, but is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years of opening.
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Slow-cooked glazed pork belly (Kakuni), grilled Wagyu beef, or premium dark chocolate.
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Established in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii on the misty outskirts of Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan's oldest commercial whisky distillery. This legendary site was chosen for its legendary water source, where three rivers—the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu—converge to create a unique, humid microclimate ideal for wood maturation. The Yamazaki 12 Year Old 'White Box' represents a highly coveted older bottling era from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Unlike modern iterations, these older releases are celebrated for containing a generous proportion of older, richly concentrated whiskies in the blend. The spirit is aged in a combination of American, Spanish Sherry, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks, imparting a complex profile of dried fruits, sandalwood, coconut, and gentle spice that defines the pinnacle of Japanese whisky 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.