THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY Yamazaki 18 Year Old Single Malt Japanese Whisky
- SKU:
- 1716350
- UPC:
- 4901777126039
96 points “For its strength probably one of the best whiskies in the world. And one of the most brilliantly and sexily balanced too...” – Jim Murray
93 points “Proof that Japan produces some outstanding distinctive whiskies. Nicely done!” – Whisky Advocate
Produced at Suntory’s historic Yamazaki distillery this is a flagship Japanese Single Malt Whisky renowned for its multi-layered flavour profile and unique aroma.
Yamazaki 18 Year Old is Suntory’s most awarded – and perhaps Japan’s most famous – Single Malt Whisky earning a Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and multiple Golds at the World Whiskies Awards. Aged in casks from three different kinds of oak (American Spanish and Japanese) this is an intense and complex whisky of incredible depth. Raisin apricot pine wood violin bow resin marmalade dried flowers and old Oloroso Sherry feature on the nose whilst the palate is medium bodied with an incredible balance and a layered delivery of liquorice honey stewed prunes peppery spice Cuban cigar praline and red fruit. Long and dry on the finish this rare release is an impeccable example of Japanese whisky and something of a collector’s item.
Yamazaki is the oldest distiller in Japan the brand is now famed throughout the world and it’s the Japanese people’s favourite Single Malt. This is where it all began for Japanese whisky. Established by Shinjiro Torii in 1924 just outside Kyoto the distillery uses the same waters that are used in for the finest tea ceremonies in the region.
SKU No.: 1716350
Style No.: 467128
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 43%
Volume: 700ml
96 points “For its strength probably one of the best whiskies in the world. And one of the most brilliantly and sexily balanced too...” – Jim Murray
93 points “Proof that Japan produces some outstanding distinctive whiskies. Nicely done!” – Whisky Advocate
Produced at Suntory’s historic Yamazaki distillery this is a flagship Japanese Single Malt Whisky renowned for its multi-layered flavour profile and unique aroma.
Yamazaki 18 Year Old is Suntory’s most awarded – and perhaps Japan’s most famous – Single Malt Whisky earning a Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and multiple Golds at the World Whiskies Awards. Aged in casks from three different kinds of oak (American Spanish and Japanese) this is an intense and complex whisky of incredible depth. Raisin apricot pine wood violin bow resin marmalade dried flowers and old Oloroso Sherry feature on the nose whilst the palate is medium bodied with an incredible balance and a layered delivery of liquorice honey stewed prunes peppery spice Cuban cigar praline and red fruit. Long and dry on the finish this rare release is an impeccable example of Japanese whisky and something of a collector’s item.
Yamazaki is the oldest distiller in Japan the brand is now famed throughout the world and it’s the Japanese people’s favourite Single Malt. This is where it all began for Japanese whisky. Established by Shinjiro Torii in 1924 just outside Kyoto the distillery uses the same waters that are used in for the finest tea ceremonies in the region.
SKU No.: 1716350
Style No.: 467128