Suntory Yamazaki 12yo

Description

A new release for 2022 and one of the classic aged Yamazaki’s in the market place.  Distilled at Suntory’s flagship distillery, which was founded in 1922.

A combination of a lack of aged stocks and global awakening to the whiskies from Japan, even the the humble 12yo is on limited release.  A mix of casks are used in the maturation process.

From Malt, “Mellow and pleasant sweet fruity notes that make me think of stewed apples, honeyed pears, persimmon, plums and with some sips, and engulfing dried apricot taste. Hints of maltiness, chocolate and coffee notes. A quick wave of sherry cask notes like sultanas, raisins, nuttiness and dark chocolate. More sour and stewed apples at the end”.

Official notes read, “Coconut, cranberry, butter.  Finish: Sweet ginger, cinnamon, long finish”.