Single Malt 12YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, it 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 maintain its optimal flavor profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with grilled Wagyu beef, rich dark chocolate desserts, or savory yakitori.
✨ Technical Specifications
Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt is a legendary expression from Japan's oldest distillery, founded in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii near Kyoto. Situated at the confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers, the distillery benefits from a humid climate and exceptionally pure water, famously praised by the historic tea master Sen no Rikyu. This single malt is crafted from 100% malted barley and aged in a meticulous selection of casks, including American oak, Spanish Sherry oak, and rare Japanese Mizunara oak. The result is a complex, elegant spirit boasting signature notes of golden syrup, ripe pear, delicate Mizunara incense, and warm baking spices, representing the pinnacle of Japanese whisky craftsmanship.
🍾 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.